Conditions are updated frequently and change nearly daily...
These are just some generals we know for sure.
Jan 9, 2026
Red Lodge Mountain received a couple inches of new snow, temps are cold enough to make snow, and conditions are looking up! More runs opening as they can..
Beartooth Trails is waiting for more snow to groom. The nordic center and the west fork received an inch or two of new snow yesterday, but not enough to make a difference to groom.. Snow that was at the nordic center has melted out, and west fork road is walkable, not skiable. Keep thinking snow!
Nordic Pulse: Red Lodge Nordic is up and running on the Nordic Pulse app (or website) with up to date, real time grooming reports of the Nordic Center! Check out other nordic areas around as well.. This is a great app to have to check grooming conditions of all Nordic Centers in North America!
Forest Service Gates closed to motorized access on Dec 1st. This includes West Fork, Glacier lake, Silver Run, Lake Fork.. Any travel after those dates can be via foot or bike or skis.
New links added below for Cooke City Webcam, Pahaska Teepee, Black Mountain Nordic, CrossCut Nordic, Rendezvous Trails, Yellowstone Park ski trails. The crazy weather is hitting the whole area, so pay attention to the grooming reports and changing conditions.
Sylvan Peak is not renting cross country skis or snowshoes yet, due to lack of snow. Maybe one more good snowstorm!
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Red Lodge Mountain:
TODAY’S REPORT1/9/26:
6AM: It is feeling like winter outside as we roll towards the weekend! 2″ of snow in the past 24 hours has freshened things up, and colder temperatures are keeping snow surfaces solid. The wind chill may push temps below zero at times, so be sure to bring appropriate layers.
Stay tuned to our website for updates on mountain and weather conditions.
Sign up for operations text alerts by texting: “RLMAlerts” to 844-928-4336.
UPHILL TRAVEL Uphill Travel is OPEN on Turnpike Route ONLY from 4:30PM – 9:00AM
Please adhere to our Uphill Travel Policy and give way to all mountain operations.
The uphill travel policy can be found at: https://www.redlodgemountain.com/mountain/policies/#uphill-travel
To sign up for real-time uphill travel text alerts, text UPHILL to 844-928-4336
Silver Run Trails:
New snow and packed snow covers most of the trails with lots of rocks showing. About an inch of new snow. Doable with our without microspikes. Not ready for skis or snowshoes yet.. Small patches of ice, easy to navigate.
Nichols Creek Trails:
Upper Nichols is is snow/ice packed, the cuttoff trail has batches of snow and ice.
Palisades Trail:
This is a multi use trail, so expect Mountain Bikes, Horses, hikers, runners Icy spots, and very muddy areas. Closed to dogs as of Dec 1 for Moose habitat.
Lake Fork Trail:
- not enough to ski yet, about half inch of new snow. Lots of rocks! Road is snow covered, trail is icy and hard packed underneath, with 4-6" new.. Trail above the wilderness boundary sign starts having better snowpack. Skiable only if you are agile to dodge the rocks!
Glacier Lake Road:
Glacier Lake Road is closed at the Junction with Hellroaring road as of Dec 1. Not much snow on the road before MK campground, but better snow up higher.
Highway 212:
Gate is closed above Parkside campground. Road is walkable, as there are large bare pavement areas and then deep snowdrifts.
East Rosebud:
Be aware, this road is not plowed in the winter.. Lots of road repairs in progress - new roadbed in lots of places, so be aware, especially if there is new snow.
Mystic Lake/ West Rosebud:
Trail is in good shape to Mystic. Expect a bit of ice and snow.
Stillwater
Woodbine Falls Bridge : The brand new bridge is in place, and the trail is open again to Woodbine Falls!
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.
Sylvan Peak is back to normal fall/winter hours 9AM to 6PM 7 days a week.
Red Lodge Mountain received a couple inches of new snow, temps are cold enough to make snow, and conditions are looking up! More runs opening as they can..
Beartooth Trails is waiting for more snow to groom. The nordic center and the west fork received an inch or two of new snow yesterday, but not enough to make a difference to groom.. Snow that was at the nordic center has melted out, and west fork road is walkable, not skiable. Keep thinking snow!
Nordic Pulse: Red Lodge Nordic is up and running on the Nordic Pulse app (or website) with up to date, real time grooming reports of the Nordic Center! Check out other nordic areas around as well.. This is a great app to have to check grooming conditions of all Nordic Centers in North America!
Forest Service Gates closed to motorized access on Dec 1st. This includes West Fork, Glacier lake, Silver Run, Lake Fork.. Any travel after those dates can be via foot or bike or skis.
New links added below for Cooke City Webcam, Pahaska Teepee, Black Mountain Nordic, CrossCut Nordic, Rendezvous Trails, Yellowstone Park ski trails. The crazy weather is hitting the whole area, so pay attention to the grooming reports and changing conditions.
Sylvan Peak is not renting cross country skis or snowshoes yet, due to lack of snow. Maybe one more good snowstorm!
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Red Lodge Mountain:
TODAY’S REPORT1/9/26:
6AM: It is feeling like winter outside as we roll towards the weekend! 2″ of snow in the past 24 hours has freshened things up, and colder temperatures are keeping snow surfaces solid. The wind chill may push temps below zero at times, so be sure to bring appropriate layers.
Stay tuned to our website for updates on mountain and weather conditions.
Sign up for operations text alerts by texting: “RLMAlerts” to 844-928-4336.
UPHILL TRAVEL Uphill Travel is OPEN on Turnpike Route ONLY from 4:30PM – 9:00AM
Please adhere to our Uphill Travel Policy and give way to all mountain operations.
The uphill travel policy can be found at: https://www.redlodgemountain.com/mountain/policies/#uphill-travel
To sign up for real-time uphill travel text alerts, text UPHILL to 844-928-4336
Silver Run Trails:
New snow and packed snow covers most of the trails with lots of rocks showing. About an inch of new snow. Doable with our without microspikes. Not ready for skis or snowshoes yet.. Small patches of ice, easy to navigate.
Nichols Creek Trails:
Upper Nichols is is snow/ice packed, the cuttoff trail has batches of snow and ice.
Palisades Trail:
This is a multi use trail, so expect Mountain Bikes, Horses, hikers, runners Icy spots, and very muddy areas. Closed to dogs as of Dec 1 for Moose habitat.
Lake Fork Trail:
- not enough to ski yet, about half inch of new snow. Lots of rocks! Road is snow covered, trail is icy and hard packed underneath, with 4-6" new.. Trail above the wilderness boundary sign starts having better snowpack. Skiable only if you are agile to dodge the rocks!
Glacier Lake Road:
Glacier Lake Road is closed at the Junction with Hellroaring road as of Dec 1. Not much snow on the road before MK campground, but better snow up higher.
Highway 212:
Gate is closed above Parkside campground. Road is walkable, as there are large bare pavement areas and then deep snowdrifts.
East Rosebud:
Be aware, this road is not plowed in the winter.. Lots of road repairs in progress - new roadbed in lots of places, so be aware, especially if there is new snow.
Mystic Lake/ West Rosebud:
Trail is in good shape to Mystic. Expect a bit of ice and snow.
Stillwater
Woodbine Falls Bridge : The brand new bridge is in place, and the trail is open again to Woodbine Falls!
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.
Sylvan Peak is back to normal fall/winter hours 9AM to 6PM 7 days a week.
Give us a call at (406) 446-1770 if you're looking for a more current or specific trail report!
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