Barronette Ski Trail

The Barronette Trail is an easy 3.5 mile (5.6 km) one-way section of the Old Cooke City road that winds through conifer forest. The trailheads are located at the upper and lower Soda Butte bridges on the Northeast Entrance Road, 3 and 6.5 miles (4.8 and 10.5 km) respectively from the Northeast Entrance. The trail lies mostly in conifer forests beneath Barronette Peak. Although misspelled, the peak is named for Jack Barronett, an early Yellowstone guide and army scout. Barronett also constructed and operated a toll bridge over the Yellowstone River near Tower Junction during the Cooke City mining period. The trail offers some spectacular mountain scenery and consistent snow conditions. Check for current conditions especially avalanche conditions and, in late winter, grizzly bears. Notes: Bison and elk frequent this trail. Federal regulations require you to stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves, and at least 25 yards (23 m) away from bison and all other wild animals. Check out the ski trail details and accessibility information at the bottom of this page.