Popular Outdoor Locations
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Bear Gulch
Ashton, Idaho
9.7 miles NE of Ashton, IdahoAn abandoned ski hill from 1969 with overgrown runs that still deliver great sledding — the lower run is fast and winding all the way down to the old ski lift.
Camp, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Sled
Teton Lakes Golf Course
Rexburg, Idaho
1.7 miles NW of Rexburg, IdahoA year-round golf course that transforms into a free cross-country ski destination in winter, with over two miles of groomed set and skate tracks — plus the community Cupid Cup XC race each season.
Cross-country Ski, Sled 0.6-4.7 mi
Harriman State Park
Island Park, Idaho
8.3 miles SW of Island Park, IdahoAn 11,000-acre wildlife refuge 38 miles from Yellowstone along Henry's Fork — world-class fly-fishing, hiking among wildflowers and wildlife, plus 24 miles of Nordic ski trails in winter.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe
Mesa Falls
Ashton, Idaho
10.0 miles NE of Ashton, IdahoUpper Mesa Falls drops 114 feet and spans 300 feet across the Henrys Fork — just 0.2 miles of paved walkway from the parking lot, with platforms, handrails, and morning rainbow mist.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Kayak 3.2-47.0 mi
Yellowstone Branch Line Trail
Ashton, Idaho
7.6 miles NE of Ashton, IdahoA 39-mile trail from Warm River to the Montana border — open to backpackers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and ATVs through the Targhee National Forest.
Backpack, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Mueller Park Trail
Bountiful, Utah
2.9 miles SE of Bountiful, UtahSmooth buff singletrack climbs gradually for 6.5 miles through Mueller Park before rewarding mountain bikers with fast, flowy descents all the way back down.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike
Mccall Area
McCall, Idaho
10.4 miles NE of McCall, IdahoA beautiful Idaho resort town with swimming holes, 7-mile mountain hikes to isolated lakes, Ponderosa State Park trails, mountain biking, Payette Lake boating, skiing, and sledding — all within reach of McCall.
Backpack, Camp, Canoe, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Sled, Snowshoe, Swim 5.7-8.1 mi
Space Cruz
Ririe, Idaho
9.0 miles E of Ririe, IdahoFlowy singletrack connecting to ATV trails with great berms, small jumps, and a thistle patch best attacked at speed — just watch out for cows at the junctions.
Cross-country Ski, Mountain Bike 1.1 mi
Christopher Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
17.3 miles E of Payson, ArizonaA creekside campground east of Payson with swimming holes, small waterfalls, spring trout stocking, and cross-country skiing in winter — open for day-use and overnight camping spring through fall.
Camp, Canyoneer, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Swim 7.1 mi
Mill Creek Trail
Moose, Wyoming
15.3 miles NW of Moose, WyomingA cross-country downhill mountain bike ride at 7,000–10,000 ft elevation, linking Targhee resort via Lightning Ridge and Colter's Escape down Mill Creek into Teton Canyon — best shuttled for the descent.
Cross-country Ski, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe 3.8 mi
Kelly Mountain Trail
Ririe, Idaho
8.2 miles E of Ririe, IdahoA moderate uphill trail open to hikers, mountain bikers, and ATVs, winding through hills with wildflower and mountain views — dogs welcome on leash.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe
East Fork Mink Creek Trail
Pocatello, Idaho
11.4 miles S of Pocatello, IdahoAn early-season cross-country skiing destination near Pocatello on the East Fork Road leading to Justise Park — access depends on seasonal gate closures and snowpack conditions.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Mohawk Mountain State Park
Cornwall, Connecticut
1.4 miles SE of Cornwall, ConnecticutA 15-mile backcountry route of logging roads and singletrack climbing to the top of Mohawk Mountain, with trail junctions, river sections, and cross-country ski terrain.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike
Hurricane Ridge
Port Angeles, Washington
10.7 miles S of Port Angeles, WashingtonA mile high in Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge offers stunning 360-degree views of the Olympic Range, Puget Sound, and Vancouver Island, plus hiking, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and wildlife like deer, marmots, mountain goats
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Sled, Snowshoe
Valve House Draw
Pocatello, Idaho
10.3 miles S of Pocatello, IdahoA motorized doubletrack trail in Pocatello that climbs through forest to the top before a 2-mile stretch of very sweet downhill singletrack — short but worth the 10-mile loop.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Emma Carlin Trail
Whitewater, Wisconsin
9.9 miles E of Whitewater, WisconsinThree color-coded mountain bike trails from 3.5 to 8 miles through hilly hardwood forest near Whitewater — more challenging than the nearby John Muir Trails, with glacial terrain and scenic overlooks.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe
Mill Creek Canyon
Salt Lake City, Utah
10.2 miles SE of Salt Lake City, UtahAn out-and-back canyon trail with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain — the lower ski trail sees heavy traffic while the upper section above Elbow Fork stays quiet, with a reservable Yurt at the top December through April.
Camp, Cross-country Ski, Snowshoe
