5,572 ft
Elevation
12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Bear Basin Nordic Center
Bear Basin Nordic Center is a small ski area in Idaho operating at 5,572 feet elevation with 232 feet of vertical. The center caters to Nordic and cross-country skiing, offering a low-key alternative to larger resort operations. Winter access depends on snow conditions typical of the region, and the modest vertical gain makes it suitable for skiers seeking a quieter, less-crowded experience rather than challenging terrain.
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Bear Basin Nordic Center
Sun & Moon
12:30 PM
Sunrise
7:52 PM
Solar Noon
3:14 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:12 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 2:32 AM
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Waning Gibbous
97% illuminated
Live14h 44m of daylight
Bear Basin Nordic Center
Season
107days
Ski Season Open
Opens in 107 days
LiveNov 15 – Apr 15 · Based on historical averages
Bear Basin Nordic Center
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
July — Off season
LivePrime season: December – December
Nearby Trails
Della's Delight
easy · 0.91 mi · 123 ft gain
Rising Sun
moderate · 4.18 mi · 180 ft gain
Blue Ridge
easy · 2.51 mi · 101 ft gain
Sleepy Hollow
easy · 1.1 mi · 32 ft gain
Polar Express
moderate · 3.83 mi · 137 ft gain
Upper
easy · 2.02 mi · 3 ft gain
Westy
moderate · 4.01 mi · 110 ft gain
Grand Traverse
moderate · 3.28 mi · 9 ft gain
Things to Do
Rising Sun Two Track
cycling · Rising Sun Two Track
Rising Sun Trail
cycling · Rising Sun Trail
Rising Sun
hiking · Rising Sun
Della's Delight
hiking · Della's Delight
Grizzly Bear Road
snow_sports · Grizzly Bear Road
Rising Sun Two Track
cycling · Rising Sun Two Track
Rising Sun Two Track
snow_sports · Rising Sun Two Track
Kodiak Bear Road
snow_sports · Kodiak Bear Road
Campgrounds & Shelters
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