4.7 miles

Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club Nordic Track

Jackson

Fee: $0.00

Access:

Drive north from Jackson on Hwy 89 N for 6.9 miles to Gros Ventre Junction. Turn left (west), drive 1/2 mile to Spring Creek Road. Turn left (south) for 1 mile to 5000 Spring Creek Road—the main entrance of JH Golf & Tennis Club.

Description:

Operated by the Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club, this groomed track is available to members only.

The trail is a delightful and conveniently groomed ski track, providing expansive views of the Tetons, and a flat, easy track that can be skied as a loop or out-and-back.

Parking: Parking is on the right. Trailhead is located north of the Clubhouse.

Winter Grooming: The cross-country ski track is groomed 7 days a week.

More Info: Contact JH Golf & Tennis Club for more information: 307-734-3855; jhgtc.com

Dogs: Dogs are permitted on this trail. Please be mindful to keep your dogs on leashes and to pick up after them.

Directions:

Beginnings: The trail commences from the north side of the Clubhouse, accessible via a walkway near the Club entrance or a small side trail at the north end of the parking lot. Marked by red-topped wooden stakes for the entire distance, navigation is straightforward even in snowy conditions.

Views: Heading west, the trail offers striking views of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, The Hobacks, Rendezvous Peak, and the southern and central Tetons. This section is an "out-and-back" with a small circle at the end, covering the back nine of the golf course.

Trail Path: The trail to the right forms a wide "M" shaped loop through cottonwoods, aspens, and surrounding homes, which we chose to follow counter-clockwise. After a short stretch across Spring Gulch Road, the trail turns left, following the summer bike/golf cart path east, then left again to cross the road. This brings you back to the main section of the golf course to the north. Exercise caution when crossing the road. Embarking on the "M" shaped loop, the trail heads north, curves briefly south, and then continues north to the final curve.

Return: Enjoy the flat, scenic cross-country skiing, made pleasant by red-topped trail markers guiding the way. The track is open seven days a week, although the Clubhouse is closed on weekends and exclusively available to members midweek.