Wyoming · Ski touring

Barronette Ski Trail

3.9 mi
round trip
766 ft
climb
7,224 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Aug
best months

Is Barronette Ski Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Yellowstone National Park. It doesn't name Barronette Ski Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: NPS · Yellowstone National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Barronette Ski Trail is a ski touring route in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, managed by the National Park Service. The trail is an out-and-back that starts at about 7,034 feet and climbs to a high point of 7,224 feet, with a total elevation gain of 230 feet over a round trip of about 7.8 miles. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.6 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cooke City, Montana, show July highs around 74°F with lows near 39°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and lows drop to about 6°F. A fee is charged for this route. The closest trails are Pebble Creek Trail and Thunderer Cutoff Trail, both within about 1.7 miles, and Trout Lake Trailhead is about 3.7 miles away. Cache Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 4.9 miles off.

Facts about this route

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: National Park Service API

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