Cross Country Skiing
Kelly Canyon, Harriman State Park, ...
Cross country skiing in Idaho is fantastic, but in Eastern Idaho we would say it's spectacular. With incredible terrain, plentiful snowfall, and breathtaking scenery, it's no surprise that the Yellowstone Teton Territory enjoys numerous opportunities to get out in nature and spend a day cross-country skiing. In fact, the area is quickly becoming recognized as world-class for nordic skiing.
Numerous different trail possibilities await and offer a little something for everyone. Between the many skiing opportunities and the incredible natural surroundings, it's a safe bet to say that cross country skiers will enjoy themselves here .
Look through the information below to gather a better idea of the many great trails that await for cross country skiing in Idaho.
Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
Three loops await Nordic skiers here on a mountain bench that overlooks the Fall River canyon. There is a 2.2-mile easy loop immediately accessible from the trailhead, then a more difficult 3.4-mile second loop and a third loop that covers a total of 7.1 miles, roundtrip from the trailhead. Skiers may see an occasional moose nearby. The trailhead is shared with snowmobiles.
Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
The Brimstone/Buffalo River Park N’ Ski area has many great opportunities for Nordic skiing in a beautiful setting next to Island Park Reservoir, the Buffalo River, Henrys Fork and Box Canyon. A 2.1 mile interpretive trail with information about nature in winter is a great loop for kids and families. The 2.8-mile Moose Loop is a little longer and connects to three other loops; Thurmon Ridge, Boggy Springs and Antelope Park. The Brimstone Trail, a 10.8-mile one-way trail, connects from Ponds Lodge to Harriman State Park.
Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
The Bear Gulch/Mesa Falls trail system is one of the most scenic anywhere in Idaho, particularly because the ski trails cruise along the rim overlooking both Upper and Lower Mesa Falls, and views of the Teton Mountain Range are possible on a clear day. It’s a 9.1-mile round-trip trek to the Upper Falls (where the water drops 110 feet), but well worth the effort for the strong and hardy. Shorter loops of 3.9 miles/6.3km or 5.9 miles/9.5km also are available closer to the trailhead. The trailhead and a short section of the ski trail are shared use areas with snowmobiles.
