Montana · Cross-country skiing

Going Out

0.4 mi
round trip
212 ft
climb
6,255 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Going Out open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Going Out, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Going Out is a short out-and-back cross-country ski route in the Bozeman Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. The trip starts at about 6,235 feet and reaches a high point of 6,255 feet, with a total elevation gain of 212 feet over a round trip of 0.88 miles. The route is rated hard, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.31 miles in, with a grade of about 9 percent. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 33°F and lows near 14°F, while July and August highs reach about 79°F. That station sits roughly 400 feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the trail run a little cooler. Several other cross-country ski routes start close by, including Montagne's Meander and Downey's Butte, each about 0.1 mile away, and Brackett Creek Trail at about 0.2 mile. Climbers can find Lower Replica about 2 miles off, and Battle Ridge Cabin offers camping within about 2.6 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Going Out

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 14°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 13°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 20°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 26°

      9 wet

    5. May

      59° / 34°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 41°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 46°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 44°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 38°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 29°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 20°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 13°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wilsall 8 Ene, MT, 23 mi away at 5,865 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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