Mammoth Area Ski Trails
For complete ski trail descriptions, maps and the most current conditions, please visit the Bear Den Ski Shops at Mammoth and Old Faithful.
Snow Pass Trail
6750’-7450’
4.2 miles, easiest to most difficult
700 feet elevation gain/loss
The Snow Pass Trail leaves the west side of Mammoth-Norris snow vehicle road south of the Upper Terrace parking area. The trail ascends 700 feet in 1.5 miles through a series of steep grades along an old wagon road to Snow Pass. Good views of the surrounding country are frequent. From Snow Pass the trail continues down over rolling terrain to a trail junction at which the ski route follows Glen Creek over fairly level terrain for 2.2 miles, returning to the snow vehicle road.
Bunsen Peak Trail
6240’-7360’
6 miles, easiest to most difficult
1120 elevation gain/loss
This groomed trail begins off the Mammoth- Norris snow vehicle road. The upper 3 miles are mostly level and suitable for all levels of skiing ability. On the northeast side of Bunsen Peak, the road becomes steep and winding, dropping 960 feet in 2.5 miles to Glen Creek. CAUTION: some curves have steep drop-offs and can be hazardous when icy. From Glen Creek the trail climbs 0.5 miles to a plowed road in an employee housing area 0.8 miles below the Upper Terrace parking area. This trail provides fine views of the Gallatin Mountains and the Gardner River Canyon.
Indian Creek Loop
7300’-7350
2.2 miles, easiest
50 feet elevation gain/loss
This groomed trail begins at the Indian Creek warming hut and follows the campground road north to the campground registration cabin. It then makes a figure-eight loop through the campground. The groomed ski trail is inside the north half of the Indian Creek loop.
Bighorn Loop
7300’-7620’
5.5 miles, easiest to more difficult
320 feet elevation gain/loss
The trail begins at the Indian Creek Hut and coincides with the Indian Creek loop for the first mile. It then continues making a loop through rolling terrain with outstanding views of the Gallatin Mountains, Gardners Hole and the surrounding country. After completing the loop, return to the Indian Creek Hut by the same route.
Sheepeater Trail
7260’-7320’
5 miles, easiest
60 feet elevation gain/loss
Beginning at the Indian Creek warming hut, ski along the snow vehicle road north to Sheepeater Cliffs picnic area. The trail skirts the east side of Swan Lake Flats through interspersed forest and meadow with view of the Gallatin Range and Gardner River Canyon. The trail connects with the Bunsen Peak trail and continues approximately 1.6 miles west to the Mammoth-Norris snow vehicle road.
Upper Terrace Loop Trail
6570’-6780’
1.5 miles, more difficult to easiest
200 feet elevation gain/loss
This groomed loop begins at the Upper Terrace parking area. A moderate climb leads to views of hot springs, terraces, and the surrounding mountains. At the top of the climb, a trail veers off to the southwest which connects with the Snow Pass Trail. The Terrace Loop Trail descends past more hot springs before completing the circuit. Since snow depths here are less than in the mountains above, wintering elk and deer are occasionally sighted in the Terrace area.
Skier Shuttle to Mammoth
Shuttle services are available from Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel to the Swan Lake and Indian Creek areas on a prearranged basis only. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Front Desk in the hotel lobby.
