Montana · Cross-country skiing

Going Out

0.2 mi
round trip
77 ft
climb
6,158 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 cross-country ski route in the Bozeman Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, about 0.23 miles from the start point. The route is an out-and-back that adds about 77 feet of elevation over 0.46 miles, with the steepest stretch at around 7% grade about 0.14 miles from the start. The trail is rated hard. The climb is front-loaded, with the high point at 6,158 feet and the low at 6,085 feet, and the total round-trip gain and loss are each about 77 feet. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 33°F with lows near 14°F. Late spring and early fall are milder, with highs near 59°F in May and 68°F in September. Several other ski routes sit close by, including Brackett Creek Trail and Montagne's Meander, both about a mile away. The nearest climbing is at Lower Replica, and Battle Ridge Cabin offers a place to stay.

Local outfitters

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  • 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, 22.8 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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