Nordic/Cross-Country Skiing

Missoula is surrounded by great cross country ski areas they are as close as Pattee Canyon 6 miles from downtown to world class grooming at West Yellowstone. Please note: most groomed areas do not allow dogs with the exception of Lubrect Forest. when you figure out where you are going check out our conditions page to see if the drive is worth it!

  • Pattee Canyon XC Trails

    6.4 Mi. Away

    Set in a wooded canyon near Missoula at 4,100 feet, Pattee Canyon Recreation Area has individual family picnic sites available… Difficulty: Easy

  • Lubrecht XC Ski Trails

    30.2 Mi. Away

    Donations are appreciated, but not necessary.

    On Saturdays there is a fire in the rec hall with coffee available. A drop… Difficulty: Easy

  • Lolo Pass XC Ski Trails

    44 Mi. Away

    The area offers 8 miles of groomed Nordic trails suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers. The trail crosses through open… Difficulty: Easy

  • Seeley Lake XC Ski Trails

    54.8 Mi. Away

    Seeley Creek Nordic Ski Trails are a series of linked ski trails. You can select a short, medium or long… Difficulty: Easy

  • Chief Joseph XC Ski Trails

    94.2 Mi. Away

    Chief Joseph Cross Country Ski Trail is groomed weekly. Eight loop trails which provide a variety of lengths and skill… Difficulty: Easy

  • Blacktail Nordic Trails

    110 Mi. Away

    Welcome to the North Shore Nordic Club website.  The North Shore Nordic Club is a project intended to establish and… Difficulty: Easy

  • Mt Haggin XC Ski Trails

    118 Mi. Away

    Mile High Nordic Ski Club, in cooperation with the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks and the Bureau of Land Management,… Difficulty: Easy