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Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing near Missoula

27 places near Missoula.

Where
Missoula area 12Day trips 15
Has
Restroom 14Shade 3Water 8Paved path 1listed for 23 of 27
Entry
4 free14 with a feelisted for 18 of 27

In Missoula, the University of Montana Golf Course has relatively flat groomed trails, while Pattee Canyon has groomed skate and classic trails with hilly sections. Dogs are not allowed on some groomed Missoula Nordic Ski Club trails. Outside town, the Seeley Creek Nordic trails have 26 kilometers of rolling beginner and intermediate terrain, and the Lolo Pass Visitor Center is a winter sports stop with restrooms and water.

Missoula area 12

PlaceTypeHasEntry
Signs at Big Sky Park with the baseball field in the backgroundBig Sky Horse Park3500 North Avenue W., Missoula · From bigskyhorsepark.org, checked Oct 1Park, TrailRestroomFee
attachment-Sign - Blue Mountain Recreation Area – courtesy USFSBlue Mountain Recreation Area24 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area, TrailRestroom–
A sign for a river access and trail area stands in a grassy clearing with a parking area visible in the background.Maclay Flat Nature TrailMissoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Oct 1Trail, River accessRestroom–
UM Golf Course Grooming Conditions PageMissoula Nordic Ski Club grooming reportsMissoula · From facebook.com, checked Sep 30Trail–Free
A field of yellow wildflowers blooms in front of a majestic snow-capped mountain range under a cloudy blue sky.Mount Dean StoneMissoula · From fvlt.org, checked Oct 1Recreation area, Trail––
Cross country skiing at Pattee CanyonPattee Canyon delegated Nordic Pulse grooming reportMissoula · From nordic-pulse.com, checked Sep 30Recreation area, Trail–Free
Image of the Pattee Canyon Pavillion and Picnic Area, Lolo National Forest, Montana.Pattee Canyon Group Picnic Area24 FORT MISSOULA ROAD, Missoula · From recreation.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation areaRestroom, Shade, Paved pathFee
Image of the Nordic Ski Trails map sign at the Pattee Canyon Recreation Area.Pattee Canyon Recreation AreaMissoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area, Trail––
A river flows through a forest scene with mossy rocks and a small amount of snow on the bank.Rattlesnake Main Trail #515Missoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 28Trail, Recreation areaRestroom–
Image of the Nordic Ski Trails at the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area.Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & WildernessMissoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area––
File:Sawmill Trail Head - panoramio.jpgSawmill Trail #24Missoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 29Trail––
A family sleds down a snowy hill together.University of Montana Golf CourseMissoula · From umt.edu, checked Oct 1Sports facility, Sledding hill–Fee

Day trips 15

PlaceTypeHasEntry
A panoramic view shows a ski lodge surrounded by snow and evergreen trees on a sunny day.Discovery Ski AreaDay trip · From skidiscovery.com, checked Sep 28Ski areaRestroomFee
A group of people of various ages wearing winter clothing are cross-country skiing in a snowy forest.Echo Lake Trails nordic network (Georgetown Lake)Day trip · From echolaketrails.org, checked Sep 30Trail–Free
Alt text placeholderFish Creek State ParkDay trip · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Park–Fee
A house with a green roof sits in a grassy clearing with a dirt path leading to it.Hogback HomesteadDay trip · From recreation.gov, checked Sep 28Cabin or lookoutRestroom, WaterFee
Highway 12/Lochsa Corridor landing photoLolo Pass Visitor CenterDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation areaRestroom, WaterFee
Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Winter.Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Winter.Monture Guard Station CabinDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Cabin or lookoutRestroom, WaterFee
Savenac Bunkhouse 1Bunkhouse east entranceSavenac BunkhouseDay trip · From recreation.gov, checked Sep 30Cabin or lookoutRestroom, Shade, WaterFee
Image of the cookhouse at the historic Savenac area on the Lolo National Forest, Montana.Savenac CookhouseDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Cabin or lookoutRestroom, WaterFee
Image of the East Cottage at Savenac in the wintertime, Lolo National Forest, Montana.Savenac East CottageDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 28Cabin or lookoutRestroom, Shade, Water–
Savenac Historic Tree Nursery ClosedSavenac Historic Tree Nursery AreaDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area, Trail––
Savenac West Cottage.Savenac West CottageDay trip · From recreation.gov, checked Sep 28Cabin or lookoutRestroom, WaterFee
A group of children compete in a cross-country ski race during a snowfall.Seeley Creek Nordic trails and club grooming reportDay trip · From seeleylakenordic.org, checked Sep 30Trail, Trailhead–Free
A serene lake is surrounded by a dense evergreen forest with mountains in the distance.Tamaracks ResortDay trip · From tamaracks.com, checked Sep 30Campground, Dog parkWaterFee
Photos of the West Fork Butte Lookout, Montana.West Fork Butte LookoutDay trip · 7.5 miles · From fs.usda.gov, checked Oct 1Cabin or lookoutRestroomFee
10_13_25_05.jpgWhitetail Golf CourseDay trip · From whitetailgolfmt.com, checked Sep 30Trail, Sports facility–Fee