Conditions are updated frequently and change nearly daily...
These are just some generals we know for sure.
April 11, 2025
Beautiful early spring day in Red Lodge this am! Temps and sunshine look fantastic today, with a storm front rolling in Sat afternoon, bringing rain to low country and snow to high country.
Red Lodge Mountain is open until 5PM tonight! Take advantage of the late afternoon and amazing snow. RLM will be open this weekend, and then again next weekend, closing on April 20.
Beartooth Trails has ended grooming, both at the West Fork and the Nordic Center. Please thank the groomers for their hard work this season!
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sylvan Peak has ended renting cross country skis for the season. We still rent snowshoes! If you are headed to West Yellowstone, or other places still grooming, come talk to us - We also start renting again once the pass opens.. crust cruising on the flatter snowfields on skate or classic skis is super fun!
Check the Sylvan Peak website for a fun Spring contest! The first blooming pasque flower has been seen, so now the contest is on to finding the first blooming shooting star flower! Either choose a date, or send in time stamped photos of one of our favorite signs of spring... go to the Sylvan Peak website for the contest link!
Bears have been sighted around the Red Lodge area this week. Start carrying bear spray again on your outings.. Make sure to store garbage, bird feeders, bbq grills and compost in an enclosed and out of reach location now.
March 1 - Forest Service requires proper food storage for camping and backcountry use, starting March 1. Be sure to know how to properly hang a food bag, store in a bear box, or store in a cooler inside a locked vehicle.
We are at Normal Sylvan Peak Shop hours 9AM to 6PM 7 days a week through the spring. Check out our Website for Maps and Books to help you get out on the trails!
Maps and Books Here!
Scroll down the list to find information on:
Red Lodge Mountain:
CONDITIONS:
6AM- It's time to dust off that denim, folks; it's going to be one heck of a weekend at RLM! We are enjoying the last of the 2024-25 ski season with a variety of events and celebrations including the 1st Annual Snow Rodeo, live music at the Stube, the White Stag Race, and Discount Demo Days. Along with all the events, 100% of our terrain is open giving you plenty of fun to choose from! It's going to be a beautiful kick off to the weekend today with warm temps and sunshine. We look forward to welcoming you to the mountain to enjoy the sport and place we all adore.
We are scheduled to operate through Sunday, April 20. (Will be closed Monday, 4/14 through Thursday, 4/17)
Forest Service winter closure gates: Most gates are scheduled to open on April 15, depending on snow conditions. Gates will open on a rolling basis, as snowpack melts out. This includes West Fork at Wild Bill Lake, Lake Fork at Lions camp road, Glacier Lake road at Greenough Campground, and Silver Run Road.
Beartooth Highway is closed, at the gate just above Parkside Campground. The road is walkable above the gate. Plowing will start soon, with expected opening of May 23rd, Memorial Weekend. Please do not recreate on the highway while they are plowing..
Silver Run Trails:Walkable, but you will run into mud snow and ice. Be ready for all conditions. The first meadow is full of spring flowers!Nichols Creek Trails:
Cut across trail is mostly dirt, with a few spots of snow and mud. Upper trail from RLM is still mostly snow covered.
Forest Service has built a new lower parking area, and a new road bed for 3/4 mile before reaching the original trail.
Willow creek trails are mostly mud, with areas of ice under the snow. Lots of moose tracks.
Palisades Trail:
Snow is melting quickly, and trail is dirt in places, but a few large snowbanks. Long bare stretches as well as long snow stretches. Dogs are not allowed Dec 1 through July 1, due to wildlife habitat. .. be aware!
Lake Fork Trail:
Road is bare and dry to the trailhead. Trail is muddy, icy, with a few bare areas. Snow is consistent about a half mile above the trailhead. Gate is closed at the Lions Camp road until April 15th.
Beartrack Trail:
This trail is the one that melts out first in the spring, so go here if looking for stretches of dry trails, and flowers! Currently dry stretches and snowbank areas. First two miles are fairly snow free and good to go.
Glacier Lake Road:
Starting to melt out in the sun and warm weather - this area gets hit with wind and sun the worst, and will melt out the fastest. Road was dry to MK campground (mostly) before this last snowstorm. Gate is closed at the Glacier/Hellroaring intersection until April 15th.
East Rosebud:
Road is somewhat passable to the lake - East Rosebud trail is bare in areas, and deep snow in areas. Date for trailwork to start is unknown for this summer.......
Jimmy Joe Campground is closed for the season, East Rosebud Campground will remain open with no services. Pack in your own water and toilet facility, pack out your own garbage.
East Rosebud road is open but not plowed in the winter. Make sure you are self supported, and have the method to dig yourself out. There is no cell service in the valley.
Stillwater/ West Rosebud Area
Roads are dry to trailheads. Trails themselves will be snow and mud.. ice cleats or snowshoes are recommended.
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.
Beautiful early spring day in Red Lodge this am! Temps and sunshine look fantastic today, with a storm front rolling in Sat afternoon, bringing rain to low country and snow to high country.
Red Lodge Mountain is open until 5PM tonight! Take advantage of the late afternoon and amazing snow. RLM will be open this weekend, and then again next weekend, closing on April 20.
Beartooth Trails has ended grooming, both at the West Fork and the Nordic Center. Please thank the groomers for their hard work this season!
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sylvan Peak has ended renting cross country skis for the season. We still rent snowshoes! If you are headed to West Yellowstone, or other places still grooming, come talk to us - We also start renting again once the pass opens.. crust cruising on the flatter snowfields on skate or classic skis is super fun!
Check the Sylvan Peak website for a fun Spring contest! The first blooming pasque flower has been seen, so now the contest is on to finding the first blooming shooting star flower! Either choose a date, or send in time stamped photos of one of our favorite signs of spring... go to the Sylvan Peak website for the contest link!
Bears have been sighted around the Red Lodge area this week. Start carrying bear spray again on your outings.. Make sure to store garbage, bird feeders, bbq grills and compost in an enclosed and out of reach location now.
March 1 - Forest Service requires proper food storage for camping and backcountry use, starting March 1. Be sure to know how to properly hang a food bag, store in a bear box, or store in a cooler inside a locked vehicle.
We are at Normal Sylvan Peak Shop hours 9AM to 6PM 7 days a week through the spring. Check out our Website for Maps and Books to help you get out on the trails!
Maps and Books Here!
Scroll down the list to find information on:
- Local forest service roads and trails
- snow reports for Red Lodge Mountain
- Red Lodge Nordic Center and West Fork Grooming
- Yellowstone Park Information and trails
- Gallatin National Forest Avalanche info and Forecast
- Pahaska Teepee trails (Cody)
- Rendezvous Trails (West Yellowstone)
- Bridger Ski Foundation Trails
- (Bozeman Area grooming)
- Black Mountain Trails (Sheridan WY)
Red Lodge Mountain:
CONDITIONS:
6AM- It's time to dust off that denim, folks; it's going to be one heck of a weekend at RLM! We are enjoying the last of the 2024-25 ski season with a variety of events and celebrations including the 1st Annual Snow Rodeo, live music at the Stube, the White Stag Race, and Discount Demo Days. Along with all the events, 100% of our terrain is open giving you plenty of fun to choose from! It's going to be a beautiful kick off to the weekend today with warm temps and sunshine. We look forward to welcoming you to the mountain to enjoy the sport and place we all adore.
We are scheduled to operate through Sunday, April 20. (Will be closed Monday, 4/14 through Thursday, 4/17)
Forest Service winter closure gates: Most gates are scheduled to open on April 15, depending on snow conditions. Gates will open on a rolling basis, as snowpack melts out. This includes West Fork at Wild Bill Lake, Lake Fork at Lions camp road, Glacier Lake road at Greenough Campground, and Silver Run Road.
Beartooth Highway is closed, at the gate just above Parkside Campground. The road is walkable above the gate. Plowing will start soon, with expected opening of May 23rd, Memorial Weekend. Please do not recreate on the highway while they are plowing..
Silver Run Trails:Walkable, but you will run into mud snow and ice. Be ready for all conditions. The first meadow is full of spring flowers!Nichols Creek Trails:
Cut across trail is mostly dirt, with a few spots of snow and mud. Upper trail from RLM is still mostly snow covered.
Forest Service has built a new lower parking area, and a new road bed for 3/4 mile before reaching the original trail.
Willow creek trails are mostly mud, with areas of ice under the snow. Lots of moose tracks.
Palisades Trail:
Snow is melting quickly, and trail is dirt in places, but a few large snowbanks. Long bare stretches as well as long snow stretches. Dogs are not allowed Dec 1 through July 1, due to wildlife habitat. .. be aware!
Lake Fork Trail:
Road is bare and dry to the trailhead. Trail is muddy, icy, with a few bare areas. Snow is consistent about a half mile above the trailhead. Gate is closed at the Lions Camp road until April 15th.
Beartrack Trail:
This trail is the one that melts out first in the spring, so go here if looking for stretches of dry trails, and flowers! Currently dry stretches and snowbank areas. First two miles are fairly snow free and good to go.
Glacier Lake Road:
Starting to melt out in the sun and warm weather - this area gets hit with wind and sun the worst, and will melt out the fastest. Road was dry to MK campground (mostly) before this last snowstorm. Gate is closed at the Glacier/Hellroaring intersection until April 15th.
East Rosebud:
Road is somewhat passable to the lake - East Rosebud trail is bare in areas, and deep snow in areas. Date for trailwork to start is unknown for this summer.......
Jimmy Joe Campground is closed for the season, East Rosebud Campground will remain open with no services. Pack in your own water and toilet facility, pack out your own garbage.
East Rosebud road is open but not plowed in the winter. Make sure you are self supported, and have the method to dig yourself out. There is no cell service in the valley.
Stillwater/ West Rosebud Area
Roads are dry to trailheads. Trails themselves will be snow and mud.. ice cleats or snowshoes are recommended.
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.
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