Barronette Trail

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Activities in Yellowstone

Categories: Skiing

Location: Northeast Entrance

Season: Winter

Intensity: 4

Duration: 1-3 hours

Distance: 7 miles

Directions:

Yellowstone’s main park roads form a “figure eight,” with spurs heading out from the “eight” to the five park entrances. For reference purposes, the “eight” is divided into an upper and lower loop.

From Mammoth Village, drive 18 miles east to the Tower/Roosevelt junction, turn left and go through Lamar Valley to the Barronette trailhead. The trailhead and parking lot are on the left/north side of the road.

Maps: Printable Map

The Barronette Ski trail is a 3.5 mile section of the old Cooke City road in the northeast region of Yellowstone National Park. The trail offers some spectacular mountain scenery and consistent snow conditions.

Season: Winter, Intensity: 4, Duration: 1-3 hours, Distance: 7 miles, Location: Northeast Entrance

Description

The trailhead is located near the upper and lower Soda Butte bridges on the Northeast Road. The trail lies mostly in conifer forests beneath Barronette Peak. The trail offers some spectacular mountain scenery and consistent snow conditions. Wildlife are present year-round in this area of Yellowstone. During winter months, elk, bison and wolves frequent this area of the park.

View Northeast Area Ski Brochure and Map

Intensity Measure

Easy to moderate.

Length & Time

7 miles round trip; 1.5-4 hours.

Elevation

7,011-7,200 feet, with a 189 foot change in elevation

Ski Rentals

Ski rentals, lessons, packages, and repairs are available at Bear Den Ski Shops at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Old Faithful Snow Lodge. Check with these ski shops for daily shuttle schedules to and from the ski trails.

Related Resources

The northeast region of Yellowstone National Park and the Cooke City area together comprise an immense area for the day skier to explore, both for those interested in telemark and cross-country downhill experiences. Inquire locally for ski and avalanche conditions. Always check with the National Park Service Visitor Centers or ranger stations to ensure you have updated information about the weather, backcountry conditions, wildlife and other related information.