8.7 miles
Trail Creek Nordic
Wilson
Fee: $20.00 - donations appreciated
Access:
Old Pass Road at Hwy 22, Wilson WY.
Description:
Trail Creek is home to the Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club Nordic program, hugely successful in training Jackson Hole youth and Masters to the National Championship level. The 10-mile (16 km) skate and classic track runs through the Trail Creek Ranch property and extends in various loops into Bridger-Teton US forest land. Trail use operates under the guidelines of the Betty Woolsey Trust and its generous legacy. Trail Creek is also home to a number of Western Region youth Nordic races and the Betty Woolsey Race, from December to March. The course has many loops in open meadows and through the forest, challenging uphills and descents (i.e. Faceplant and Suicide Hill), ranging from .5 km to 15 km. The upper west section circles into Bridger-Teton National Forest near the base of Black Canyon. Moose and other wildlife are often spotted. Dogs are not allowed on the Trail Creek main section of trails, only on the west side (Bridger-Teton forest section).
Pricing: View current pricing from the Trail Creek website.
Skiing Experience: The home to successful youth and Masters Nordic programs offers a 10-mile skate and classic track through Trail Creek Ranch and Bridger-Teton US forest land. Various loops, challenging terrain, and wildlife sightings. Dogs are allowed on the west side (Bridger-Teton forest section).
Winter Grooming: One of the Greater Teton region's best skate tracks, is groomed daily. GPS track courtesy of Trail Creek's dedicated groomer, Steve Swan. A trail fee is encouraged for skiing on the Bridger-Teton forest section.
Nordic Skiers: Subscription to a season pass ($325 individual; $550/family) is highly recommended. Daily skiing allowed for visitors - $20/day. Please support the JH Ski and Snowboard Club, and respect user guidelines. See JHSkiClub.org for more info. Even if you choose to ski on the Bridger-Teton forest section of the trail network, we encourage you to pay the trail fee, to cover the cost of grooming (by the JH Ski Club groomer).
Dog Owners: Dogs are allowed on the west side only (Bridger-Teton forest section).
