Cross Country Skiing at Chief Joseph Pass, Montana

Chief Joseph Pass Nordic Ski Trails is one of my favorite places to cross-country ski in Montana.

The last time Henry and I were here, I was 8 months pregnant with Anders (who turns 17 tomorrow!). We loved connecting and dreaming of our future family then, and about our upcoming “empty nest” status now.

Here’s what you need to know about skiing at Chief Joseph Pass.

The ski trails are located at the southern end of the Bitterroot Valley in Montana, just east of Lost Trail Ski Area and the junction of Highways 93 and 43.

The trails are free to use, but a donation to the Bitterroot Cross Country Ski Club helps with grooming and other maintenance costs.

There are over 13 miles of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing, and snowshoeing. Dogs are not allowed. The Nordic trails are connected to nearly 20 miles of multi-use trails (snowmobiles and dogs are welcome here).

The Gordon Reese Warming Hut is open for day use and almost always has a fire in the wood stove (light one if there isn’t). You can rent the hut for overnight stays on Recreation.gov.

There are vault toilets in the parking lot and outside the warming hut.

The snow is almost always great and you can’t beat the scenery!

Make a ski tour at Chief Joseph Pass part of a larger itinerary that includes downhill skiing at Lost Trail Ski Area and cozy lodging near Darby or Hamilton. (More on this in upcoming posts!)
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