Cross Country Ski Areas in Montana

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Map of Cross Country Ski Areas in Montana

All of Montana's cross-country ski areas are clustered in the more mountainous western half of the state. Many of the trails are in national forests, and some are not groomed.

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Cross Country Ski Areas in Montana

Location	Length	Nbr of Ratings	Average Rating
1 Ross Creek Trail	13 km BC
2 Blacktail Mountain Trails	30 km
3 The Big Mountain Ski Area	10 km
4 Glacier Nordic Center	12 km
4A Bigfork Community Nordic Center	12 km
4B Swan Mountain Guest Ranch	30 km
5 Mountain Timbers	15 km
5A Glacier Outdoor Center	10 km
6 Izaak Walton Inn	31 km	3	3.5
7 Rocky Mountain Hi Ski Area	16 km
8 Seeley Creek Trails	18 km
9 Pattee Canyon Trails	10 km
10 Stemple Pass	23 km BC
11 Silver Crest Trails	12 km
12 Kings Hill Pass	37 km BC
13A Chief Joseph Pass	28 km BC	2	5.0
13B Saddle Mountain-Lost Trail Pass
14 Georgetown Lake	32 km BC
15 Mount Haggin Ski Trails	21 km	3	3.5
16 Sundance Lodge	35 km
17 Elkhorn Hot Springs Trails	23 km BC
18 Bohart Ranch	25 km
19 Wade Lake Resort	35 km
20 Rendezvous Ski Trails	25 km	1	5.0
21 Lone Mountain Ranch	85 km
21A B Bar Ranch	30 km
22 Silver Run XC Ski Trail	11 km
23 Red Lodge Resort	15 km

Index of Montana XC Areas

Trail ratings are submitted by visitors to this site who have skied the trails and thus are subjective. You can rate the trails at an area that you have visited by clicking on the "Rate this Area" link found under that area's listing.

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Backcountry Skiing

Trails in many of Montana's national forests are suitable for backcountry skiing. Dozens of backcountry cabins are available for rent from the forest service at reasonable rates. Pick up a map of National Forest trails at the nearest ranger station as maps are seldom available at the trailhead. When skiing in backcountry areas, it is especially important to follow the basic winter safety precautions.

CAUTION Avalanche Danger: Before skiing on backcountry trails in mountainous areas, take the necessary avalanche safety precautions.
Avalanche Bulletins: Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center | Missoula Regional Avalanche Advisory | Cyberspace Avalanche Center | Westwide Avalanche Network

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XC Skiing Resources

Travel Montana has an excellent guide to ski centers and National Forest trails. www.wintermt.com/xcski.htm

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