Conditions are updated frequently and change nearly daily...
These are just some generals we know for sure.
Jan 10, 2025
Local events and notices
Recent storms this last week have brought 6-8" of fluffy snow to the Red Lodge area. Less in some areas like Glacier Lake road, more in higher elevations. High winds have scoured and drifted some areas, so expect bare ground as well as deep snow.
West Fork road is skiable! Beartooth Trails is hard at work rolling and packing it down, and it is very soft and sticky. It has been rolled to Timberline trailhead a couple of times. There is nothing under this soft snow, so be aware of hidden rocks and bare areas. The road is skiable, anywhere off the road is super rocky.
Nordic Center is open for skiing, and Beartooth Trails is hard at work here as well, packing the light snow. Currently no tracks, but plans to groom and track on Saturday AM. Soft snow over grass, so some very thin areas still.. early season conditions! Wind blew pretty hard, so some drifting and scouring, but trails are in good shape, especially the tree areas.
Avalanche Awareness Talk - Jan 16th in Red Lodge. One Legged Magpie 6-7PM. Presented by Beartooth Mountain Guides and Friends of the Avalanche Center.
Sylvan Peak is renting cross country skis if you are headed to the West Fork Road or the Nordic Center only. We are not renting equipment if you are headed to Silver Run or Lake Fork trails, you will damage skis and your body. - . If you are travelling to places with snow like Pahaska or West Yellowstone, you can rent from us and take them with you!
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are back to Normal Sylvan Peak Shop hours 9AM to 6PM 7 days a week through the winter. Check out our Website for Maps and Books to help you get out on the trails!
Local events and notices
Recent storms this last week have brought 6-8" of fluffy snow to the Red Lodge area. Less in some areas like Glacier Lake road, more in higher elevations. High winds have scoured and drifted some areas, so expect bare ground as well as deep snow.
West Fork road is skiable! Beartooth Trails is hard at work rolling and packing it down, and it is very soft and sticky. It has been rolled to Timberline trailhead a couple of times. There is nothing under this soft snow, so be aware of hidden rocks and bare areas. The road is skiable, anywhere off the road is super rocky.
Nordic Center is open for skiing, and Beartooth Trails is hard at work here as well, packing the light snow. Currently no tracks, but plans to groom and track on Saturday AM. Soft snow over grass, so some very thin areas still.. early season conditions! Wind blew pretty hard, so some drifting and scouring, but trails are in good shape, especially the tree areas.
Avalanche Awareness Talk - Jan 16th in Red Lodge. One Legged Magpie 6-7PM. Presented by Beartooth Mountain Guides and Friends of the Avalanche Center.
Sylvan Peak is renting cross country skis if you are headed to the West Fork Road or the Nordic Center only. We are not renting equipment if you are headed to Silver Run or Lake Fork trails, you will damage skis and your body. - . If you are travelling to places with snow like Pahaska or West Yellowstone, you can rent from us and take them with you!
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are back to Normal Sylvan Peak Shop hours 9AM to 6PM 7 days a week through the winter. Check out our Website for Maps and Books to help you get out on the trails!
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Daily Report for: Fri, January 10, 2025
PM Grooming: 4pm - 12am | AM Grooming: 5am - 9am
Windy up high today, check lift status as we may be under wind hold during the day. RLM is heading into the weekend full steam ahead! 17″ of snow has stacked up over the past week and surfaces include packed snow and groomed terrain. Our ski patrol has been working hard to open new trails; please obey all closures. We look forward to welcoming you to the mountain to share some turns.
Beartooth Trails:
Nordic Center is open for skiing - grooming is in progress. Early season conditions.
West Fork Road is being rolled and packed down all the way to Timberline Trailhead.
Forest Service winter closure gates - Dec 1st. 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 closed for the season, at the gate just above Parkside Campground. The road is walkable above the gate.
Silver Run Trails:
Ice and some snow on the trails . 5-8" of new snow in the last few days. Take ice cleats, as the ice is hidden under the new snow.
Nichols Creek Trails:
Trails have 6-9" of snow, the cut across trail has some icy spots and thin snow cover.
Forest Service has built a new lower parking area, and a new road bed for 3/4 mile before reaching the original trail. Be aware of uphill and downhill traffic and multiuse.
Willow creek trails are snow covered, with areas of ice under the snow. Lots of moose tracks.
Palisades Trail:
Great hiking and biking conditions - Some snow and ice in the trees. Dogs are no longer allowed after Dec 1, due to wildlife habitat. Large Bull Moose hanging around the trailhead area on Fox Lane side... be aware!
Lake Fork Trail:
Trailhead bridge is in place. The road to the trailhead is skiable, but the trail itself is still not, with lots of rocks under the new snow. Forest Service Gate closed Dec 1 near the Lions Camp Road. Trail is not really skiable until after Silver Falls meadow area...
Glacier Lake Road:
Less new snow in this area.. 2-6" of new. Some new snow, but wind has been blowing and clearing the new snow quickly. Forest Service Gate has closed as of Dec 1, at the intersection of Glacier Lake and Hellroaring Road near Greenough campground.
East Rosebud:
4-10" of new snow in the valley.
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.
Trail to Elk lake is do able, and the new trail is good. Trail above Elk Lake is non existent still from the flood, and Rimrock bridge is still out. Rimrock outlet is crossable now on the rocks with very low water levels. The trail rebuild up to Rimrock has a route with little flags, but is challenging -
Stillwater Trail/Woodbine Campground:
4-8" of new snow
Stillwater trailhead parking lot is finished and open to the public. Gorge section of the Stillwater trail is still closed, but hiker access available using the stock trail cutoff from the parking lot
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.
- 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)
Daily Report for: Fri, January 10, 2025
PM Grooming: 4pm - 12am | AM Grooming: 5am - 9am
Windy up high today, check lift status as we may be under wind hold during the day. RLM is heading into the weekend full steam ahead! 17″ of snow has stacked up over the past week and surfaces include packed snow and groomed terrain. Our ski patrol has been working hard to open new trails; please obey all closures. We look forward to welcoming you to the mountain to share some turns.
Beartooth Trails:
Nordic Center is open for skiing - grooming is in progress. Early season conditions.
West Fork Road is being rolled and packed down all the way to Timberline Trailhead.
Forest Service winter closure gates - Dec 1st. 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 closed for the season, at the gate just above Parkside Campground. The road is walkable above the gate.
Silver Run Trails:
Ice and some snow on the trails . 5-8" of new snow in the last few days. Take ice cleats, as the ice is hidden under the new snow.
Nichols Creek Trails:
Trails have 6-9" of snow, the cut across trail has some icy spots and thin snow cover.
Forest Service has built a new lower parking area, and a new road bed for 3/4 mile before reaching the original trail. Be aware of uphill and downhill traffic and multiuse.
Willow creek trails are snow covered, with areas of ice under the snow. Lots of moose tracks.
Palisades Trail:
Great hiking and biking conditions - Some snow and ice in the trees. Dogs are no longer allowed after Dec 1, due to wildlife habitat. Large Bull Moose hanging around the trailhead area on Fox Lane side... be aware!
Lake Fork Trail:
Trailhead bridge is in place. The road to the trailhead is skiable, but the trail itself is still not, with lots of rocks under the new snow. Forest Service Gate closed Dec 1 near the Lions Camp Road. Trail is not really skiable until after Silver Falls meadow area...
Glacier Lake Road:
Less new snow in this area.. 2-6" of new. Some new snow, but wind has been blowing and clearing the new snow quickly. Forest Service Gate has closed as of Dec 1, at the intersection of Glacier Lake and Hellroaring Road near Greenough campground.
East Rosebud:
4-10" of new snow in the valley.
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.
Trail to Elk lake is do able, and the new trail is good. Trail above Elk Lake is non existent still from the flood, and Rimrock bridge is still out. Rimrock outlet is crossable now on the rocks with very low water levels. The trail rebuild up to Rimrock has a route with little flags, but is challenging -
Stillwater Trail/Woodbine Campground:
4-8" of new snow
Stillwater trailhead parking lot is finished and open to the public. Gorge section of the Stillwater trail is still closed, but hiker access available using the stock trail cutoff from the parking lot
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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