Cross Country Skiing
Imagine moving over miles of fresh powder in the deep forests of northwest Montana. Whitefish cross-country skiing offers you a day of solitude while you explore beautiful frozen landscapes.
Find it here:
- Situated in the heart of Whitefish, Glacier Nordic Center offers miles of groomed trails to explore.
- A visit to the Glacier Outdoor Center offers cross-country skiers the opportunity to experience the beauty of Glacier National Park in winter. Look for mountain goats and moose as you ski miles of pristine terrain.
- Voted one of the best cross-country ski resorts in the Rockies, Izaak Walton Inn offers world-class conditions.
Where can I go cross-country skiing?
Glacier Nordic Center
With over 7 miles of groomed trails with 2.4 miles lit for night skiing, the Glacier Nordic Center offers pristine conditions back-dropped by amazing scenery. Located on the Whitefish Lake Golf Course and surrounded by National Forest, the cross-country skiing trails are great for every level of skier.
- Distance: 7.4 miles of trails
- Elevation Gain: None
- Difficulty: Easy
- Contact the Glacier Nordic Center at 406-862-9498 or visit www.glaciernordicclub.com
Glacier Outdoor Center
With over 7 miles of groomed trails that snake their way through the majestic west side of Glacier National Park, the Glacier Outdoor Center. Enjoy the serene beauty of Glacier’s snow-capped peaks while moving through the frozen landscape.
- Distance: 20.5 miles
- Elevation Gain: None
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Contact the Glacier Outdoor Center at 406-235-6781 or visit www.glacierraftco.com
Izaak Walton Inn
Voted one of the best cross-country ski resorts in the Rockies, the Izaak Walton Inn maintains 20.5 miles of groomed trails between Thanksgiving to late-April. Due to the Inn’s location in Essex, the trails traverse some of the most spectacular scenery in Glacier National Park and Bob Marshall Wilderness.
- Distance: 20.5 miles
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Contact Izaak Walton Inn at 406-888-5700 or visit www.izaakwaltoninn.com
I am looking for a cross-country skiing guide…
The Whitefish Mountain Resort offers Glacier Adventure Guides into Glacier National Park. Whether you choose to explore on cross-country skis or snowshoes, the guides can help you explore the areas challenging terrain.