CCC Ponds Trail

CCC Ponds Trail is a 0.75-mile loop in the Pinedale Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, about a mile from the town of Pinedale. It is a cross-country ski route, rated easy, with no elevation gain over the full loop, which makes it a straightforward outing for skiers. The trail runs flat at about 7,425 feet, with the high and low points within a few feet of each other. Winter is the natural season for it. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Pinedale put January highs around 28°F and lows near 2°F, while July and August bring highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 40s. The Naomi Pape Trail, another cross-country ski route, starts about 0.2 miles away. Sandy Beach Picnic Area offers camping within a mile, and the Twin Towers climbing area is about 1.3 miles off. Paddlers can head to Pole Creek, roughly 5.7 miles away.