Details

Activities
- Backcountry Ski
Riding Area

Crosscut Trail System
Bozeman, Montana
Difficulty Rating

Green rate
Winter only trail
Trail Type

Primitive
Snow Grooming

Backcountry
Trail Usage

Multi-use
Direction

Both Directions
Physical Rating

Easy
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Dogs Allowed

Yes
Local Popularity

5 in Skiing
Land Manager

Crosscut Mountain Sports Center

Backcountry ski access route for the winter season of 2021. Mapped route leads from Crosscut into the National Forest. On Crosscut's property, the route is clearly marked up to the boundary with the National Forest. Once on the Forest, route is unmarked and this track represents a recommended route.
Uphill ticket is required for use (see Crosscut Webstore). Use the same route to return to Crosscut from backcountry skiing. The route uses portions of the Narrow Gauge Trail System and a short section of the Brackett Creek Ski Trail. Please stay on the designated route for both leaving and returning to Crosscut. Please use appropriate caution at all trail intersections and be mindful of other trail users.

Access Info Restricted Access

Please purchase a Uphill Ski ticket from Crosscut Mountain Sports Center. Limited to 10 per day. https://www.crosscutmt.org/crosscut-store

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

More Stats for CMSC Backcountry Access backcountry ski trail trail

Altitude change

1,286 ft
Altitude min

6,044 ft
Altitude start

6,044 ft
Altitude end

7,329 ft
Grade

8.5%
Grade max

-32.4%
Grade min

60.5%
Distance climb

2 miles
Distance down

1,112 ft
Distance flat

1,411 ft
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