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All ski trails are set with tracks for classic skiing, on one or both sides and have a wide lane for skating. The ski trails can be accessed from the trailhead at Chief Joseph Pass. Dogs are not allowed on the ski trails (but are allowed on the multi use trails, see below).
Located on the Continental Divide, Chief Joseph Pass offers 49 km (31+ mi) of trails, with 33+ km groomed for skate and 16 km for classic skiing. Trails are typically groomed in advance of weekends by Bitterroot Cross-Country Ski Club , in partnership with Lost Trail Powder Mountain .
The Bitterroot XC Ski Club maintains a huge network of classic and skate skiing trails known as the Chief Joseph Trail System. Nearly accross the road from Lost Trail Ski Area along the Continental Divide at the southern end of the Bitterroot Valley.
Chief Joseph Pass, on the Continental Divide, offers 49 km of trails—33 km groomed for skate and 16 km for classic. Eight loop trails provide a variety of lengths and skill levels ranging from beginner to expert, there’s something for everyone in this winter wonderland.
Can you drive to Chief Joseph Pass? The road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called Montana State Highway 43. The pass is 42km (26.1 miles) long, running east-west from Wisdom (in Beaverhead County, Montana) to Lost Trail Pass. The road is steep, hitting an 8.62% gradient on some of the ramps.
Dec 14, 2023 · Chief Joseph Pass is groomed for classic and skate skiing and has over 20 miles of trails. Grooming typically begins in December and runs through the end of March. There is no fee to use this area and a day-use warming hut is available. The hut can be rented for overnight use through recreation.gov. Getting There
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Dec 4, 2023 · Upcoming Race – Rust Buster on December 16: Mark your calendars for our upcoming race, the “Rust Buster,” taking place on Saturday, December 16, at Chief Joseph Pass. It’s a 10km classic ski race with a 3km option for kids in both skate and classic styles.
