Montana · Ski touring · Near Emigrant

New World Gulch

4.7 mi
round trip
2,167 ft
climb
6,937 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

New World Gulch is a ski touring route in Montana, about 4 miles from the town of Chestnut. It is an out-and-back trip of roughly 9.4 miles, with a total climb of about 2,167 feet and a high point of 6,937 feet. The route is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 3.4 miles, where the grade reaches 26%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Big Sky show July highs around 78°F with lows near 41°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. The Moonshine hike and the Bear Canyon climbing area both sit within a quarter mile of the route. Chestnut Mountain is about 2.7 miles away, and Mystic Lake Cabin offers camping about 4 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Bear Canyon Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Blacksmith Italian

    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit New World Gulch

    Best months: July–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

      30° / 9°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 9°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 17°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 23°

      11 wet

    5. May

      58° / 30°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      67° / 36°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 41°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 39°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 33°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 25°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      37° / 16°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 9°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Sky 2wnw, MT, 29.3 mi away at 6,590 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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