blacktail trail winter

Located 8 miles above Lakeside and at 5000’ of elevation, the 25 kilometers of varied terrain is groomed every day from December thru March.

Motorized equipment (Snowmobiles, ATV’s, snow bikes, etc.) and fat bikes are not permitted on either trail system. Walking without snowshoes is not permitted!

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Dogs are only allowed on the Blacktail Mountain Nordic Trails.

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Blacktail Mountain Nordic Trails

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8 April, 2023 09:42

40°F, no new snow. Power Line and lower Alpine have been groomed. The snow was soft and grooming did not turn out well on Power Line. Alpine is better. It might be a better day for a bike ride.

8 April, 2023 06:35

33°F, no new snow. I’ll be grooming the skate lane on Power Line and lower Alpine this morning. The snow is likely going to get really soft this afternoon. The best skiing will be before noon, I expect.

5 April, 2023 10:47

28°F, no new snow. The skate lane on the whole Power Line loop and Lower Alpine have been groomed. Next grooming is planned for Saturday, April 8.

5 April, 2023 07:55

22°F, no new snow. I’ll be grooming the skate lane on Power Line and lower Alpine. Should be finished about 10:00am.

4 April, 2023 16:30

I’m planning to groom tomorrow, Wednesday, morning. Watch for an update around 8:00am.

4 April, 2023 16:28

I’m planning to groom tomorrow, Wednesday, morning. Watch for an update around 8:00am.

2 April, 2023 11:08

25° here with almost 2 inches of new snow. New classic track and skate lanes on all trails and no bare spots anywhere. Skiing is crazy good for April!!

2 April, 2023 08:28

25° and almost 2 inches of new snow. Alpine loop is groomed with a new classic track and skate lane. Heading out to powerline now to do the same. Cmon up!

2 April, 2023 05:50

22° here this morning with a half inch of new snow. Not enough snow to set new track but should make good late season skiing. I will update soon….

1 April, 2023 10:33

31°F, dusting of new snow. Everything is groomed and there is a little classic track left in places. Upper Alpine opens today to motor vehicles. We don’t expect to see any though. Tomorrow is the last regular day of grooming. We expect to groom a few more days in the next few weeks. Check right here for future news.