Cross Country Skiing in Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is home to some amazing cross country skiing experiences. People come from across the globe to experience the many trails and unique environment that makes this park a real adventure ground for winter sports. X-country skiing there offers trails for all levels of experience and accessing the park is easy thanks to the local bus services for winter visitors.

X-Country skiing is one of many winter activities found in the Grand Teton National Park. Skiers from around the world can enjoy a range of trails, including beginner, intermediate and expert. For experts, backcountry cross country skiing is also another option, but backcountry permits must be obtained and equipment taken for safety and survival as the park is subject to avalanches, weather changes and a lot of deep snow.

There are five main cross country skiing areas in the park, including the Flagg Ranch, Signal Mountain, Colter Bay, the Moose and Taggart Lake Parking. Easy or beginner trails include the Flagg Canyon Trail South (four miles – Flagg Ranch area), Polecat Creek Loop (two and a half miles – Flagg Ranch area), Swan Lake - Heron Pond Loop (over two and a half miles – Colter Bay area), Moose - Wilson Road (four miles – the Moose area) and the Jenny Lake Trail (over four and a half miles – the Taggart Lake Parking area). Intermediate trails include Signal Mountain Summit Road (twelve miles – Signal Mountain area) and Phelps Lake Overlook (just over five miles – the Moose area). Difficult or expert trails include Flagg Canyon Trail North (four miles – the Flagg Ranch area) and Taggart Lake-Beaver Creek Loop (four miles - the Taggart Lake Parking area).

Trail Maps

The following map has been provided by Friends of Pathways in Jackson, Wyoming.

Nordic Trails in Jackson Hole