Cross-Country Skiing in the Libby, Montana and Kootenai National Forest area.

X-Country Skiing

Over 75 miles of Cross-Country skiing trails are available to outdoor enthusiasts. Trails are maintained by volunteers.

X-C Trails Near Libby

Kootenai X-C Ski Club

Troy Cross-Country Ski Club

Bear Creek Snow Trail

Cross-country skiing is fun for all ages! Bear Creek Ski Trail area.

The Kootenai National Forest has more than 75 miles of Cross-country skiing trails ranging in elevations from 1,862 feet to 8,712 feet. Most roads on public lands are available to skiers, unless closed by Forest Service order. Access to these roads may not be plowed. Be prepared for hazards and risks such as avalanches, changes in weather, wind chill and hypothermia. Know your route and your ability level. Visitors are advised to check with local Forest Service offices regarding avalanche hazard for the area in which they wish to go. Avalanche information is also available by calling the North Western Avalanche Information phone, 1-800-526-5329. Cross-Country Ski trail maps are available from the local Chamber of Commerce and from Forest Service offices.

General Cross-Country Tips
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Some ski touring trails are not maintained or groomed. Caution is advised on all back country ski trails. Stumps, rocks and other obstructions may be present on all trails or areas. Some trails are also used by snowmobilers.

TRAIL RATINGS
Trail ratings for this area are relative for this vicinity. An EASIEST trail may be too difficult for many.

PETS
For the enjoyment of others, please keep dogs off designated ski trails.

SAFETY
Ski trails may not be patrolled. Be alert to changing weather conditions and avalanche danger. Stay on safe routes and tell a responsible person your planned route and return time before you go.

Cross-Country Ski Trails Near Libby

Trail Name & Location	Miles of Trail	Information Contact	Access Info & Restrictions
Ross Creek Trail No. 4005 Hwy 56 17 miles south of Troy Intermittent grooming	11 km Easiest 2 km Most Difficult	Troy Ranger District 1437 N Hwy 2 Troy, MT 59935 (406) 295-4693	Parking capacity: 6 cars Motor vehicles prohibited after December 1

Bear Creek 7 miles south of Libby Intermittent grooming	2.3 km Easiest 1.8 km More Difficult 1.4 km Most Difficult	Canoe Gulch R.D. 12557 Hwy 37 Libby, MT 59923 (406) 293-7773	Parking capacity: 20 cars Motor vehicles prohibited

Rainbow Ridge 22 miles north of Libby Intermittent grooming	2.8 km More Difficult	Canoe Gulch R.D. 12557 Hwy 37 Libby, MT 59923 (406) 293-7773	Parking capacity: 10 cars Trail shared with snowmobiles

Flatiron Summit 24 miles north of Libby Intermittent grooming	2.8 km Most Difficult	Canoe Gulch R.D. 12557 Hwy 37 Libby, MT 59923 (406) 293-7773	Parking capacity: 10 cars Motor vehicles prohibited

Timberlane Campground 9 miles north of Libby Intermittent grooming	2.5 km Easiest .8 km More Difficult	Canoe Gulch R.D. 12557 Hwy 37 Libby, MT 59923 (406) 293-7773	Ski play hill and sledding. Picnic shelter, fire ring and firewood provided. Parking capacity: 10 cars

South Flower 4 miles southwest of Libby Intermittent grooming Trail Map	2.4 km Easiest 5.5 km More Difficult .5 km Most Difficult	Canoe Gulch R.D. 12557 Hwy 37 Libby, MT 59923 (406) 293-7773	Parking capacity: 30 cars

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kootenai National Forest
506 US Highway 2 West
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-6211
http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/kootenai/

Libby Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 704
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-4167

Kootenai X-C Ski Club
http://www.libbyxcski.com
libbyXCski@gmail.com

Troy Cross-Country Ski Club
troymtxcskiclub@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/site/troycrosscountryskiclub/home

Additional Links:
Snowmobiling

Businesses:
Sporting Goods
Bookstores

LibbyMT.com
PO Box 940, Libby, MT 59923
406-293-3608
e-mail: info@libbymt.com