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Pattee Canyon delegated Nordic Pulse grooming report

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Cross country skiing at Pattee Canyon
Photo from nordic-pulse.com

About this place

Pattee Canyon Recreation area offers 10 km (6 mi) of groomed skate and classic XC trails. The Northside and Southside ski trails are groomed and maintained by Missoula Nordic Ski Club on a regular basis as conditions allow.

Practical information

Town
Missoula
Arrival
Approximately 5 miles east of Missoula on Pattee Canyon Drive.
Parking
South side trails: south/right from the Pattee Canyon parking lot; north side trails: across Pattee Canyon road at the lot.
Distance
6 miles
Route surface
Groomed skate and classic XC trails
Difficulty
South side trails are hilly; north side trails are flatter.
Fees
Free. Your membership in Missoula Nordic Ski Club supports grooming at Pattee Canyon.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on the groomed Northside and Southside XC trails. Dogs are permitted on ungroomed trails in nearby Crazy Canyon, and on gated roads off of Deer Creek Road.
Use rules
Do not walk or snowshoe on groomed ski trails.
Managed by
Nonprofit

Activities

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Skate skiing
  • Classic skiing

Amenities

  • Parking

Map

A map displays various trails at Pattee Canyon.
Map from nordic-pulse.com

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