Conditions are updated frequently and change nearly daily...
These are just some generals we know for sure.
June 9, 2026 - Recent updates... Conditions are changing fast right now, so this is a second update email for this week! Lots of new information.
Beartooth Highway is open all the way to Cooke City and Yellowstone Park. Be aware of a coming weather system this Tues thru Thursday, as it may be snowing up high (7500 ft level) and rain in the lower elevations. Another weather system rolling through for Saturday and Sunday including rain and colder temps in lower country, and snow for the high country. Be prepared for any weather. The phone apps (Google maps, Apple maps, etc) are not usually accurate for pass weather and closures, so pay attention to MT or WY Road conditions websites instead.. Or ask a local!
Glacier Lake Road is open to the trailhead as of this last Sunday. Trail is clear from the trailhead to the footbridge, but about 1/4 mile past the bridge is solid snow. Glacier Lake is still frozen. More updates on other trails listed below...
Beartooth Basin is currently not running lifts due to mechanical issues. Hoping to be fixed and open on the 12th! Cross your fingers….. so stay tuned to their social media and website. Snow still looks good, similar or better than last year.
If you are headed up to ski the pass at any of the snowfields, please make sure to park on Pavement or gravel. Do not park on the grassy tundra as it destroys it quickly. And remember Wag Bags and pack out your poop - human especially!
The Forest Service has an awesome link to a weather website for the Beartooth, so use the QR Code link in the info below. Detailed weather for our area campgrounds and trails.. Thanks for the Forest Service for sharing this with us!
Sylvan Peak is now offering bear spray rentals, in partnership with Bear Aware network in the Yellowstone area. Rentals can be picked up during our business hours, or dropped off in the drop box 24 hours a day. Online reservations available, or stop in and let us help you!
Bears, both black bears and grizzly, and Moose have been seen on most all the trails - carry bear spray and know how to use it. Be aware, don't hike with earbuds, pay attention to what is around you. Brand new babies with mommas have been spotted lately
Forest Service food storage regulations started March 1. If you are camping or in the backcountry, make sure food is properly stored in a bear canister, bear hang in a tree. You will be fined if your cooler stays on your picnic table for example.
Multiple campfires have been found left unattended from the last few weekends of busy campers. PLEASE make sure your campfire is stirred with water and cold to touch with your hands before leaving it. Car campers and dispersed area campers - be sure to have a bucket and shovel with you. In dispersed camping areas it is up to you to put out fires that you find - hence the bucket and shovel.
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Summer Hours of 7AM to 7PM will start on June 13th.
East Side Fire Area Closure: Please be familiar
East Side Fire is now 100% contained. East Side Road is closed to local traffic only. Sheridan Campground, and Maurice Creek trail remain closed. There is continued activity with Forest Service personnel with recovery and rehab work on the fire lines. Corral Creek trail is open, however, it is the edge of the fire line. It has been recently cleared of down trees.
RED LODGE MOUNTAIN
Summer operations start up June 18.
Silver Run Trails:
Bear sightings and moose sightings every day on the loops. There has been grizzly in the area as well as black bears. Pay attention, especially with loose dogs.
Ingalls creek trail is snow free. Not much snow up the trail to the plateau. The gate on the Silver Run Road is open, and driving to the trailhead at the end of the road is permitted. Moose and bear have been seen on the trails lately
West Fork : West Fork Road is open to the main trailhead as of April 15. The trail to Quinnebaugh will be good hiking to the meadows, then constant deeper snow drifts to the Sundance Bridge. Creek crossings will be high and fast for a few weeks. The avalanche debris over the trail near Sentinel Falls has been cleared and trail is good to go. Deep snow over switchbacks on Sundance. Some snow up to Lake Mary, and the Lake is mostly frozen
Basin Lakes Trail: Trail to the lower lake is snow free, just some wet places in the trees. Upper trail still has some snow patches.. upper lake still has some ice
Timberline Lake : Road is open to the trail head. .. Deeper snow starts about the 9000ft level. Plateau area will be very wet and sloppy. Gertrude lake is open, Timberline Lake is partially frozen still.
Nichols Creek Trails:
Big Cinnamon bear sightings pretty much every day on the cutoff. Upper Nichols mostly dry, with a little mud on the trails. Lower Nichols is mostly dry, with some muddy areas. Large trees have been cut out recently
Palisades Trail:
There will be some mud still in shaded areas. This is a multi use trail, so expect Mountain Bikes, Horses, hikers, runners Closed to dogs until July 1 for Moose habitat. Bears have been seen often here lately
Lake Fork Trail:
Momma and Newborn Baby Moose at the lake fork trailhead area! Be aware, especially if you have a dog with you. Trail to Lost Lake, Keyser Brown, and to Sept Morn is clear of snow. Lots of snow up over Sundance pass. Black Canyon Lake is still completely frozen, with solid snow travel on the rock section into the lake.
Beartrack Trail:
Multiple bears have been sighted in the lower meadow areas, so keep dogs close or on leash Snow free to the plateau. Some snow up higher, so expect to get your feet wet. So many spring little flowers popping out in the warm sun! Early spring is showing. Snow level is about 8000ft
Glacier Lake Road:
Gate is open now to the main trailhead. The trail is clear of snow to the footbridge, about 1/2 mile up the trail. Beyond the footbridge for the next 1/4 mile the trail is clear, but then turns into solid deep snow to Glacier Lake. The Lake is still frozen solid.
Hellroaring road is muddy but passable by vehicle to the new bridges. Too much snow to travel by vehicle any further on the road.
East Rosebud:
Road is good to the lake. Hiking to Elk Lake and Rimrock lake is snow free. The new bridge is in place at Rimrock Lake. Deep snow starts ar Rainbow.. Multiple bears have been spotted
Please be aware of Private lands surrounding East Rosebud Lake -
Phantom Trail from East Rosebud:
Trail is in good shape Slough Lake and up to the first Switchback. Snow starts at the switchbacks up to the Froze To Death Plateau.
Sylvan Lake Trail:
Trail is in good shape most of the way up the switchbacks, with a few snow sections in the trees. Snow starts after the creek crossings, and up to the plateau. Sylvan Lake is starting to thaw, but still mostly frozen.
Mystic Lake/ West Rosebud:
Trail is in good shape to Mystic. Huckleberry Creek is running high, but there is a new bridge.
Maurice Creek TRAIL CLOSED
Maurice Creek, and sections Line Creek will be closed for a few weeks or months, during the remaining work on the East Side Fire and fire line mop up work. Please stay out of the area until this closure is back open.
Corral Creek trail is open, but is the edge of the fire line. The trail has been cut out recently by the forest service fire crew, as there were a number of large trees down. At the top of Corral Creek, it is open to turn right towards Line Lake/Line Creek trailhead, but closed towards Maurice Creek intersection.
Face of the Mountain
Face of the mountain trail is back open after fire closure, and lots of forest service and ABWF trail work has been completed, including cutting out a ton of down trees.
Sioux Charley - Trail is snow free to well beyond Sioux Charley. Forest Service has been at work on the Gorge trail with beginnings of work of rebuilding that section after the big flood. You may hear blasting occasionally.
Clarks Fork Canyon - Beautiful no snow or mud hiking - very warm on the sunny days!
Elk Basin - 24 Hours of Elk Basin is this coming weekend, so the trails will be busy. Come join the fun! Ride, Run, Walk, or just come hang out with a fun pack of people!
Dry warm mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Could be a little muddy after this week's rain. IF you are looking for warm and dry, this is it!
Dead Indian Trail - Sunlight Basin - Current active wildfire in the Sunlight/ Krandall area, so please be aware of fire area and active with fire personnel.
Doable for longer hiking with less snow than around Red Lodge. Dry, but tons of flowers. Carry bear spray.
WeatherMan Draw/ Pryors:
watch conditions and avoid these areas after rain as the mud turns to gumbo and cars get stuck quickly...
Beartooth Ranger District:
Please call the Beartooth Ranger District at 406-446-2103 or stop by the office in Red Lodge 8am to 4:30 pm weekdays with questions.
Beartooth Highway is open all the way to Cooke City and Yellowstone Park. Be aware of a coming weather system this Tues thru Thursday, as it may be snowing up high (7500 ft level) and rain in the lower elevations. Another weather system rolling through for Saturday and Sunday including rain and colder temps in lower country, and snow for the high country. Be prepared for any weather. The phone apps (Google maps, Apple maps, etc) are not usually accurate for pass weather and closures, so pay attention to MT or WY Road conditions websites instead.. Or ask a local!
Glacier Lake Road is open to the trailhead as of this last Sunday. Trail is clear from the trailhead to the footbridge, but about 1/4 mile past the bridge is solid snow. Glacier Lake is still frozen. More updates on other trails listed below...
Beartooth Basin is currently not running lifts due to mechanical issues. Hoping to be fixed and open on the 12th! Cross your fingers….. so stay tuned to their social media and website. Snow still looks good, similar or better than last year.
If you are headed up to ski the pass at any of the snowfields, please make sure to park on Pavement or gravel. Do not park on the grassy tundra as it destroys it quickly. And remember Wag Bags and pack out your poop - human especially!
The Forest Service has an awesome link to a weather website for the Beartooth, so use the QR Code link in the info below. Detailed weather for our area campgrounds and trails.. Thanks for the Forest Service for sharing this with us!
Sylvan Peak is now offering bear spray rentals, in partnership with Bear Aware network in the Yellowstone area. Rentals can be picked up during our business hours, or dropped off in the drop box 24 hours a day. Online reservations available, or stop in and let us help you!
Bears, both black bears and grizzly, and Moose have been seen on most all the trails - carry bear spray and know how to use it. Be aware, don't hike with earbuds, pay attention to what is around you. Brand new babies with mommas have been spotted lately
Forest Service food storage regulations started March 1. If you are camping or in the backcountry, make sure food is properly stored in a bear canister, bear hang in a tree. You will be fined if your cooler stays on your picnic table for example.
Multiple campfires have been found left unattended from the last few weekends of busy campers. PLEASE make sure your campfire is stirred with water and cold to touch with your hands before leaving it. Car campers and dispersed area campers - be sure to have a bucket and shovel with you. In dispersed camping areas it is up to you to put out fires that you find - hence the bucket and shovel.
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Summer Hours of 7AM to 7PM will start on June 13th.
East Side Fire Area Closure: Please be familiar
East Side Fire is now 100% contained. East Side Road is closed to local traffic only. Sheridan Campground, and Maurice Creek trail remain closed. There is continued activity with Forest Service personnel with recovery and rehab work on the fire lines. Corral Creek trail is open, however, it is the edge of the fire line. It has been recently cleared of down trees.
RED LODGE MOUNTAIN
Summer operations start up June 18.
Silver Run Trails:
Bear sightings and moose sightings every day on the loops. There has been grizzly in the area as well as black bears. Pay attention, especially with loose dogs.
Ingalls creek trail is snow free. Not much snow up the trail to the plateau. The gate on the Silver Run Road is open, and driving to the trailhead at the end of the road is permitted. Moose and bear have been seen on the trails lately
West Fork : West Fork Road is open to the main trailhead as of April 15. The trail to Quinnebaugh will be good hiking to the meadows, then constant deeper snow drifts to the Sundance Bridge. Creek crossings will be high and fast for a few weeks. The avalanche debris over the trail near Sentinel Falls has been cleared and trail is good to go. Deep snow over switchbacks on Sundance. Some snow up to Lake Mary, and the Lake is mostly frozen
Basin Lakes Trail: Trail to the lower lake is snow free, just some wet places in the trees. Upper trail still has some snow patches.. upper lake still has some ice
Timberline Lake : Road is open to the trail head. .. Deeper snow starts about the 9000ft level. Plateau area will be very wet and sloppy. Gertrude lake is open, Timberline Lake is partially frozen still.
Nichols Creek Trails:
Big Cinnamon bear sightings pretty much every day on the cutoff. Upper Nichols mostly dry, with a little mud on the trails. Lower Nichols is mostly dry, with some muddy areas. Large trees have been cut out recently
Palisades Trail:
There will be some mud still in shaded areas. This is a multi use trail, so expect Mountain Bikes, Horses, hikers, runners Closed to dogs until July 1 for Moose habitat. Bears have been seen often here lately
Lake Fork Trail:
Momma and Newborn Baby Moose at the lake fork trailhead area! Be aware, especially if you have a dog with you. Trail to Lost Lake, Keyser Brown, and to Sept Morn is clear of snow. Lots of snow up over Sundance pass. Black Canyon Lake is still completely frozen, with solid snow travel on the rock section into the lake.
Beartrack Trail:
Multiple bears have been sighted in the lower meadow areas, so keep dogs close or on leash Snow free to the plateau. Some snow up higher, so expect to get your feet wet. So many spring little flowers popping out in the warm sun! Early spring is showing. Snow level is about 8000ft
Glacier Lake Road:
Gate is open now to the main trailhead. The trail is clear of snow to the footbridge, about 1/2 mile up the trail. Beyond the footbridge for the next 1/4 mile the trail is clear, but then turns into solid deep snow to Glacier Lake. The Lake is still frozen solid.
Hellroaring road is muddy but passable by vehicle to the new bridges. Too much snow to travel by vehicle any further on the road.
East Rosebud:
Road is good to the lake. Hiking to Elk Lake and Rimrock lake is snow free. The new bridge is in place at Rimrock Lake. Deep snow starts ar Rainbow.. Multiple bears have been spotted
Please be aware of Private lands surrounding East Rosebud Lake -
Phantom Trail from East Rosebud:
Trail is in good shape Slough Lake and up to the first Switchback. Snow starts at the switchbacks up to the Froze To Death Plateau.
Sylvan Lake Trail:
Trail is in good shape most of the way up the switchbacks, with a few snow sections in the trees. Snow starts after the creek crossings, and up to the plateau. Sylvan Lake is starting to thaw, but still mostly frozen.
Mystic Lake/ West Rosebud:
Trail is in good shape to Mystic. Huckleberry Creek is running high, but there is a new bridge.
Maurice Creek TRAIL CLOSED
Maurice Creek, and sections Line Creek will be closed for a few weeks or months, during the remaining work on the East Side Fire and fire line mop up work. Please stay out of the area until this closure is back open.
Corral Creek trail is open, but is the edge of the fire line. The trail has been cut out recently by the forest service fire crew, as there were a number of large trees down. At the top of Corral Creek, it is open to turn right towards Line Lake/Line Creek trailhead, but closed towards Maurice Creek intersection.
Face of the Mountain
Face of the mountain trail is back open after fire closure, and lots of forest service and ABWF trail work has been completed, including cutting out a ton of down trees.
Sioux Charley - Trail is snow free to well beyond Sioux Charley. Forest Service has been at work on the Gorge trail with beginnings of work of rebuilding that section after the big flood. You may hear blasting occasionally.
Clarks Fork Canyon - Beautiful no snow or mud hiking - very warm on the sunny days!
Elk Basin - 24 Hours of Elk Basin is this coming weekend, so the trails will be busy. Come join the fun! Ride, Run, Walk, or just come hang out with a fun pack of people!
Dry warm mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Could be a little muddy after this week's rain. IF you are looking for warm and dry, this is it!
Dead Indian Trail - Sunlight Basin - Current active wildfire in the Sunlight/ Krandall area, so please be aware of fire area and active with fire personnel.
Doable for longer hiking with less snow than around Red Lodge. Dry, but tons of flowers. Carry bear spray.
WeatherMan Draw/ Pryors:
watch conditions and avoid these areas after rain as the mud turns to gumbo and cars get stuck quickly...
Beartooth Ranger District:
Please call the Beartooth Ranger District at 406-446-2103 or stop by the office in Red Lodge 8am to 4:30 pm weekdays with questions.
Give us a call at (406) 446-1770 if you're looking for a more current or specific trail report!
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