Anderrick Ski Trail connects Anderson Mountain Road and Richardson Creek Trail to form a loop. This trail is not groomed.Length: 3.2 km of easiest trailArea Map: Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map

Anderson Mountain Road Ski Trail forms a junction with the Richardson Creek Trail 104 at 1.5 miles and with Cabinet Creek Trail 101 and May Creek Trail 103 at about 2.5 miles.Length: 12.8 km of more difficult ski trail. Trail Begins: South side of Chief Joseph PassTrail Ends: At end of the Anderson Mountain RoadArea Map: Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map

The routes described in this area begin at two parking locations:

1. The concession horse barn ,reached by taking the first left off the Going-to-the-Sun Road, past the West Entrance station.

2. The road closure gate just beyond the McDonald Creek Bridge on the Camas Road.

Lower McDonald Creek

2 to 3 miles round trip

The trail begins just south of the McDonald Creek Bridge. The best access...

We groom 20–30 kilometers of trails for cross-country ski and snowshoe enthusiasts. Both skate-ski lanes and classic tracks are maintained daily. Our conditions predictably offer blue wax conditions much of the winter. With advanced notice and an additional charge, we are happy to arrange guided ski and snowshoe tours, and provide ski lessons on the ranch.

Three primary trail systems depart fro...

Bannock Ski and Snowmobile Trail is groomed. It is a cooperative operation with Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Longer trips may be made by combining routes. Park in Cooke City.

Length: 2.5 miles of easiest trail.

Area Map: Gallatin National Forest Visitor Map

Bear Canyon Trail is shared with snowmobiles. This trail is not groomed. It offers mountain biking opportunities in summer months.Length: 9.6 km more difficult trail.Trail Begins: BozemanTrail Ends: Bear Canyon AreaArea Map: Gallatin National Forest Visitor Map

The only access point for snowmobiles is Goose Creek trailhead.

Trailhead: N 45,36,26.0 W 110,51,20.3

The course consists of an easy, moderate, and difficult connecting loops. Great for the beginner to the advanced. On a clear day these trails offer a spectacular view of the Cabinet Mountains. Parking capacity for 6 vehicles. Motor vehicles prohibited after December 1.Length: 2.3 km of easiest, 1.8 km of more difficult and 1.4 km of most difficult trail; intermittent grooming. Trail Begins:...

Bear Creek Ski Trail is an easy climb through timber along Bear Creek Road. Climbs through timber along old logging road to a meadow on the ridge. This trail is intermittently groomed. Trails are groomed for skating. Length: 7 km of easiest and 7.5 km more difficult trailTrail Begins: Bear Creek RoadTrail Ends: JardineArea Map: Gallatin National Forest Visitor Map

Beehive Basin boasts some of the most breathtaking views Big Sky has to offer. This 6.6 mile round trip hike slopes up moderately with an elevation gain of 1,500 feet giving views of Lone Peak along the way. After 3.3 miles of trail, hikes enter Beehive Basin, a U-shaped glacial cirque with a crystal clear lake that overlooks Lone Peak.

Hikers can also scramble up rocks to the top of the basin...