Conditions are updated frequently and change nearly daily...
These are just some generals we know for sure.
April 10, 2026
Red Lodge Mountain last weekend of lift service skiing! Ski for free, with the purchase of next year's season pass, at the discount rate of $599!
Beartooth Trails Kids Nordic Ski Rental Return Day - This Sunday from 10am-2pm at the storage shed on North Haggin, behind Rock Creek Lumber. There is a drop bin there, if you want to drop off before that day..
Roads are closed at Wild Bill, Glacier Lake Road, Lake Fork, Silver Run. Walking is possible beyond the gates.. Expect gates to start opening on April 15 starting with Lake Fork, Silver Run, and the first gate on West Fork Road. Glacier Lake road is undetermined.. looks like some minor road damage from wet slides this spring just past the locked gate at Limberpine..
Accessible trailheads: Beartrack, Mount Maurice, Nichols, Palisades, East Rosebud, West Rosebud, Stillwater, Clarks Fork, Face of the Mountain FINAL WEEKEND>>>
RLM and Red Lodge Nordic Season Pass Holders - 40% off Skis, Puffy Jackets, Gloves, hats, kids coats and bibs, etc.. Show Sylvan Peak proof of your pass, and get killer winter savings!
Ticks are out! No April fools here. After being in the woods, definitely check yourself and your pets for ticks.
The first bears have been spotted in Red Lodge, and on area trails. Carry bear spray.... Secure garbage cans, keep cars locked, etc....
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.
RED LODGE MOUNTAINTODAY’S REPORT6AM: The countdown is on to closing day! The final Friday of the season looks like blue skies and mild temps, meaning the turns are bound to be enjoyable. Take a ride to the top of Grizzly Peak to check out the views of the Beartooths, then enjoy apres ski on the Bierstube deck. We look forward to welcoming you to the hill!
Note that due to the impact of warmer temperatures on the Stache Express ramps and upper Miami Beach, The Stache Express will remain CLOSED for the rest of the season. The Willow Creek Chair will remain OPEN.
The Main Lodge will only be serving breakfast until 10:30 from Monday-Thursday this week.
Sign up for operations text alerts by texting: “RLMAlerts” to 844-928-4336.
GENERAL NOTES
Lifts will open 10AM due to the freeze/thaw nature of our spring conditions. The main lodge and ticket offices open at 9AM. Uphill Travel hours will shift to 4:30PM – 10:00AM.
The Midway Lodge is CLOSED for the season.
Silver Run Trails:
Some small areas of mud, the trail is mostly dry for walking. Some small ice/snow patches in upper loops.
West Fork Road: West Fork road is gated at WIld Bill, but pavement section is melted out down to pavement. Gate will open on April 15 at Wild Bill. Other gates will remain closed until more snow melts out.Nichols Creek Trails:
Upper Nichols is muddy and snowy, with some hidden ice areas. Lower nichols is dry, even the new road section is dry enough to walk. Nichols Cut off trail is mostly dry, some mud and snow in the trees. One big tree down, but easy to get around.
Palisades Trail:
This is a multi use trail, so expect Mountain Bikes, Horses, hikers, runners Some snow areas,Icy spots, and very muddy areas. Closed to dogs as of Dec 1 for Moose habitat.
Lake Fork Trail:
Lots of rocks! Road is melted out, but still gated, so no driving access to the main trailhead. Deep snow, maybe knee deep, starts at the Silver Falls Meadow area. Lost Lake has 18-24" on the ground.
Beartrack Trail:
First two miles were mostly bare ground and dry, so expect an inch or two over bare ground. Deeper Snow starts in the shadow areas.. So many spring little flowers popping out in the warm sun! Early spring is showing.
Glacier Lake Road:
Glacier Lake Road is closed at the Junction with Hellroaring road as of Dec 1. Plan to open is undetermined, as there is some road damage just past the closed gate caused by an avalanche/wet slide. NO snow on the road before MK campground, but snow gets deeper at MK and after. Hellroaring road is dry to Misery Creeks, then wet and muddy, with full snow about 2 miles up (well before the new bridges). Watch for wet slides and stay away from slide and avalanche exposure.
Highway 212:
Be aware of slides and rock fall from above you when on the road.. Spring conditions loosen this and there are many slides. Gate is closed above Parkside campground. Road is walkable, snow coverage on the road is pretty deep.
East Rosebud:
Road is good to the lake. Hiking to Elk Lake is possible, with stretches of ice and snow in the shadows. People hiking Phantom trail have reported masses of ticks! So be aware.
Mystic Lake/ West Rosebud:
Trail is in good shape to Mystic. Take your ice spikes. Snow gets challenging about 1/2 mile from the lake
Maurice Creek -
Lower mile or so fairly snow free and has melted out quickly from last weeks snow - Upper level, above 8500ft, you will find deeper snow. Similar conditions on Corral Creek.
Sioux Charley - Trail is pretty much snow free to the lake - Some mud, ice spots but totally do able.
Clarks Fork Canyon - Beautiful no snow or mud hiking - very warm on the sunny days!
Elk Basin - Dry warm mountain biking, hiking and trail running. IF you are looking for warm and dry, this is it!
WeatherMan Draw/ Pryors: Some great spring hiking - 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.
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sylvan Peak is back to normal fall/winter hours 9AM to 6PM 7 days a week.
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.
Red Lodge Mountain last weekend of lift service skiing! Ski for free, with the purchase of next year's season pass, at the discount rate of $599!
Beartooth Trails Kids Nordic Ski Rental Return Day - This Sunday from 10am-2pm at the storage shed on North Haggin, behind Rock Creek Lumber. There is a drop bin there, if you want to drop off before that day..
Roads are closed at Wild Bill, Glacier Lake Road, Lake Fork, Silver Run. Walking is possible beyond the gates.. Expect gates to start opening on April 15 starting with Lake Fork, Silver Run, and the first gate on West Fork Road. Glacier Lake road is undetermined.. looks like some minor road damage from wet slides this spring just past the locked gate at Limberpine..
Accessible trailheads: Beartrack, Mount Maurice, Nichols, Palisades, East Rosebud, West Rosebud, Stillwater, Clarks Fork, Face of the Mountain FINAL WEEKEND>>>
RLM and Red Lodge Nordic Season Pass Holders - 40% off Skis, Puffy Jackets, Gloves, hats, kids coats and bibs, etc.. Show Sylvan Peak proof of your pass, and get killer winter savings!
Ticks are out! No April fools here. After being in the woods, definitely check yourself and your pets for ticks.
The first bears have been spotted in Red Lodge, and on area trails. Carry bear spray.... Secure garbage cans, keep cars locked, etc....
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.
RED LODGE MOUNTAINTODAY’S REPORT6AM: The countdown is on to closing day! The final Friday of the season looks like blue skies and mild temps, meaning the turns are bound to be enjoyable. Take a ride to the top of Grizzly Peak to check out the views of the Beartooths, then enjoy apres ski on the Bierstube deck. We look forward to welcoming you to the hill!
Note that due to the impact of warmer temperatures on the Stache Express ramps and upper Miami Beach, The Stache Express will remain CLOSED for the rest of the season. The Willow Creek Chair will remain OPEN.
The Main Lodge will only be serving breakfast until 10:30 from Monday-Thursday this week.
Sign up for operations text alerts by texting: “RLMAlerts” to 844-928-4336.
GENERAL NOTES
Lifts will open 10AM due to the freeze/thaw nature of our spring conditions. The main lodge and ticket offices open at 9AM. Uphill Travel hours will shift to 4:30PM – 10:00AM.
The Midway Lodge is CLOSED for the season.
Silver Run Trails:
Some small areas of mud, the trail is mostly dry for walking. Some small ice/snow patches in upper loops.
West Fork Road: West Fork road is gated at WIld Bill, but pavement section is melted out down to pavement. Gate will open on April 15 at Wild Bill. Other gates will remain closed until more snow melts out.Nichols Creek Trails:
Upper Nichols is muddy and snowy, with some hidden ice areas. Lower nichols is dry, even the new road section is dry enough to walk. Nichols Cut off trail is mostly dry, some mud and snow in the trees. One big tree down, but easy to get around.
Palisades Trail:
This is a multi use trail, so expect Mountain Bikes, Horses, hikers, runners Some snow areas,Icy spots, and very muddy areas. Closed to dogs as of Dec 1 for Moose habitat.
Lake Fork Trail:
Lots of rocks! Road is melted out, but still gated, so no driving access to the main trailhead. Deep snow, maybe knee deep, starts at the Silver Falls Meadow area. Lost Lake has 18-24" on the ground.
Beartrack Trail:
First two miles were mostly bare ground and dry, so expect an inch or two over bare ground. Deeper Snow starts in the shadow areas.. So many spring little flowers popping out in the warm sun! Early spring is showing.
Glacier Lake Road:
Glacier Lake Road is closed at the Junction with Hellroaring road as of Dec 1. Plan to open is undetermined, as there is some road damage just past the closed gate caused by an avalanche/wet slide. NO snow on the road before MK campground, but snow gets deeper at MK and after. Hellroaring road is dry to Misery Creeks, then wet and muddy, with full snow about 2 miles up (well before the new bridges). Watch for wet slides and stay away from slide and avalanche exposure.
Highway 212:
Be aware of slides and rock fall from above you when on the road.. Spring conditions loosen this and there are many slides. Gate is closed above Parkside campground. Road is walkable, snow coverage on the road is pretty deep.
East Rosebud:
Road is good to the lake. Hiking to Elk Lake is possible, with stretches of ice and snow in the shadows. People hiking Phantom trail have reported masses of ticks! So be aware.
Mystic Lake/ West Rosebud:
Trail is in good shape to Mystic. Take your ice spikes. Snow gets challenging about 1/2 mile from the lake
Maurice Creek -
Lower mile or so fairly snow free and has melted out quickly from last weeks snow - Upper level, above 8500ft, you will find deeper snow. Similar conditions on Corral Creek.
Sioux Charley - Trail is pretty much snow free to the lake - Some mud, ice spots but totally do able.
Clarks Fork Canyon - Beautiful no snow or mud hiking - very warm on the sunny days!
Elk Basin - Dry warm mountain biking, hiking and trail running. IF you are looking for warm and dry, this is it!
WeatherMan Draw/ Pryors: Some great spring hiking - 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.
QUICK UPDATES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sylvan Peak is back to normal fall/winter hours 9AM to 6PM 7 days a week.
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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