Bighorn Loop Ski Trail
Yellowstone National Park
The Bighorn Loop Ski Trail is a 5.5 mile (8.85 km), easy to more difficult trail taking skiers on a loop through rolling terrain with outstanding winter landscape views.
The Bighorn Loop Ski Trail is a 5.5-mile (8.85-km), easy to more difficult trail taking skiers on a loop through rolling terrain with outstanding winter landscape views. Begin at the Indian Creek Warming Hut and follow the Indian Creek Loop for the first mile. Continue west, making a loop through rolling terrain with outstanding views of the Gallatin Mountains, Gardners Hole, and the surrounding country. After completing the loop, return to the Indian Creek Warming Hut by the same route. There is also a cut-off which heads west from the Indian Creek Warming Hut and the Indian Creek Ski Loop 0.12 miles (0.2 km). 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. Stay on boardwalks and designated ski trails. The ground is unstable in hydrothermal areas. This is a ski shuttle stop from Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Check out the ski trail details and accessibility information at the bottom of this page.
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2-3 Hours
The duration will vary depending on fitness level, snow conditions, and length of time spent along the trail.
No fees are required, however, one-way or round-trip skier shuttles may be offered for this trail.
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This skier-tracked easy to more difficult trail follows rolling and varied terrain. The trail elevation gain/loss is 320 feet. Service dogs allowed.
No — Qualified service animals are welcome throughout the park and in all park facilities. However, they must be leashed and under your control at all times. This requires a backcountry access pass for service animals.
No — Skier shuttle reservations may be required to access this trail. Reservations and information are available at park hotels and at: 307-344-7311, Toll-free: 866-439-7375, TDD: 304-344-5395.
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