Trail Conditions for 5-15-26

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Wow mid May and the Cache/Game trails are snow free!  Some heavy wind on Wednesday brought down some new trees on the trails.  Crews re-cleared Putt Putt, Hagen, Ferrins, Sink or Swim, and the River trails.  We also got to Tusky Ridge at Munger and the beginning of Arrow and all of the Ridge trail,  77 trees total this week!  The Munger trails are in good shape and are so green right now, especially the meadows on the state land.  If you are out there this weekend explore downhill to the north on either the Poison Creek or Tusky Ridge connectors and check out the trails there.  Teton Pass is also melting quickly and we only saw a few snow drifts left today on the Ridge trail.  Next week we will push up Ski Lake and upper History and see about clearing down Arrow to Phillip’s Canyon.  If you see any new trees down from the recent storms let us know and have a fun weekend out on the trails!

Trail Conditions for 5-8-26

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The Cache/Game trails are almost totally dry with the last bit of snow lingering on the Ferrins and Cache/Game saddles and on the ski runs.  Munger is also in great shape with only some snow on the upper ridge of the Big Munger trail.  Teton Pass trails are snow free up to about 7500 feet in elevation.  Crews this week cleared, Crater, lower History, Big Rocks, lower Blacks, lower Phillip’s Ridge, Josies, Kellys, Lindas, and Wilson Canyon.  We will be helping on some other projects next week and then back to the upper parts of Teton Pass as the snow melts back.  Trails of the week is the new Trail Creek Connector and OPR Loops, they make a fun lollypop loop from the bottom of Trail Creek road with lots of options in the 5 OPR Loops, and great views of the Sleeping Indian on the Trail Creek Connector.  Have fun out there and enjoy the sunshine!

Trail Conditions for 5-1-2026

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The winter wildlife closures lifted today and there are more trails to explore on what looks to be a sunny weekend!  This is what we refer to as trail crew cross-fit season.  Crews this week cleared Game Creek, Beaver Ponds, West Game, Ferrins, Putt Putt, Hagen, Hagen Highway, KC, Champa, Shade Monkey, lower Phillip’s Canyon, and OPR.  Lots of miles covered with a chainsaw, clearing about 40 trees so far.  Definitely let us know if you see trees down or other problems on the trails with the Trail Maintenance Request button on our website.  That helps us be more efficient with our time so we can get more trail work done.  In general we are weeks ahead of normal with the low snow this winter.  Most of the Cache-Game system is dry except for a few remaining snow patches at the higher elevations in the north facing trees.  Munger is mostly dry on the lower loops and the state land.  Teton Pass is melting and you can explore the multi-use trails from the bottom up.  Trail of the week is Sink or Swim, get up there and traverse Snow King and take in all the shades of green popping out in the forest!

Trail Condition for 4-17-26

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What a weird year so far!  The trails are melting out much faster but are still muddy in spots when the rain and snow moves through.  A big thing to remember this early is that the Winter Wildlife Closures are still in effect for 2 more weeks until May 1.  When you are out exploring remember to stay out of the spots in purple on the map and keep your dogs leashed in the orange areas.  Good spots to check out when the sun is out are south of town on the S 89 singletrack and down into Game Creek.  Sidewalk and Putt Putt and lower areas around the base of Snow King are also a good bet.  Check out the new connector trail from the Trail Creek pathway up to the bottom of Black Canyon as well.  Munger Mountain is also mostly dry and a good early season option.  Don’t forget to enjoy the pathways and to get up into the park to use the inner road this month when it is only open to pedestrians.  As you get out and explore shoot us an update if you see any down trees or other problems with the Trail Maintenance Request button at the top of our page.  Have fun and be safe out there!

Trail Conditions for 6-20-25

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We are about 2 weeks ahead of schedule on trail melting out this year.  The old bet was everything would be snow free by July 4th but there are only a few passable snow drifts left on the upper parts of Teton Pass.  The trail should be very inviting this weekend with cooler temps and a little rain this morning to knock the dust down.  This week crews cleared upper Ski Lake, Phillip’s Pass, and upper Black Canyon, treated weeds at Munger, replaced some pathway counters, surveyed some new connector trails, dug drainage on Black Canyon, and string trimmed around the trailheads.  Get out there and enjoy!

Trail Conditions for 6-13-25

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Summer is here complete with afternoon thunderstorms!  The trails this week got a couple of good rain events to keep the dust down and help speed up the last of the snow melt.  There is still snow lingering on the highest ridges but most things are passable.  The crews worked on a new jump line on Parallel, cleared trees off of History, Crater, Arrow, and Phillip’s Canyon, fought weeds in Game Creek, Putt Putt, and Nelson Knoll, and stained benches.  Heads up the single log bridge on Arrow section A3 broke this winter.  We are working on funding some new bridge lumber to replace it and the last of the log bridges on the system with the dimensional lumber.   We have done a big push over the last 15 years to make sure there are no more water crossings on the frontcountry system.  So far we have built or replaced 41 bridges and 99 turnpikes, this helps improve the trail experience but also protects the many creeks and springs that the trails cross.  Thanks to all the folks who came out to National Trails Day events last weekend and helped with trail work!

Trail Conditions for 6-6-25

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Teton Pass is getting closer with just the upper ridges and shaded areas holding snow.  This week we cleared Ski Lake, Arrow to Snotel, and down the whole Ridge trail.  We fought against the Musk Thistle in Game Creek and stained benches out on the trails.  We also prepped some trail projects for National Trails Day on Saturday.  If you would like to lend a hand come out to the Trail Creek trailhead at the base of Old Pass Road from 9-12 to work on the Crater, Parallel, and Lithium trails.  Bring some gloves, close toed shoes, and water and FOP will provide the tools and breakfast and lunch.  Hope to see you out on the trails!

Trail Conditions for 5-30-25

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Another week of 70 degree temps and trail season is getting into full swing.  The Cache Game system is open and good to go, Munger Mountain as well with just a bit of snow left on the Big Munger Ridge.  Teton Pass is about half way there with the snow line moving higher every day.  You can go up from the base on Blacks, History, OPR, Ridge, and Phillip’s Canyon until you hit snow.  The OPR Loops, Crater, and Big Rocks are clear as well.  For the DH trails, Jimmys, Jumps, and Parallel are open and Fuzzy Bunny is close with Harlan doing some snow shoveling on the biggest drifts to hurry up the melt.  We had a busy week with the crews, we cleared Rock Creek, Big Munger, West Game, Wilson Canyon, and Cache to Game.  The MCC crew also installed a new bridge on the Big Munger Loop, a turnpike in Rock Creek, and 2 more turnpikes in Wilson Canyon.  They also rebenched a couple thousand feet of tread in West Game and Wilson, and brushed all of those trails to keep the line of sight open.  Get out and enjoy some longer adventures this weekend!

Trail Conditions for 5-23-25

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The Cache Game trail system is almost totally dry!  A few snow patches on the north side of the divides and lingering snow in the ski area is all you should find.  Teton Pass is also opening up to around the elevation of Crater Lake.  This week we cleared lower Blacks, Big Rocks, lower Ridge, lower Phillip’s Canyon, and the Wilson and West Game trails.  We hired a crew from the Montana Conservation Corps who is working in Wilson Canyon, West Game, and Munger this week.  They are doing drainage, rebenching trail, cutting back brush, building turnpikes and a new bridge.  Have fun and enjoy the sunshine out there!

Trail Conditions for 5-16-25

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We are a little further along than normal for dry trails this time of year.  Game Creek is dry up to the West Game junction and you can find long stretches of dry trail above that with just a few snow patches in shady areas.  Upper Josie’s Ridge is dry to the ski area and Ferrins has just a few patches of snow left below the saddle.  Wilson Canyon was dry up to the Leeks junctions but muddy above that.  Hagen is still holding snow above bridge 3 and the are a few patches left on the end of Putt Putt.  The lower Munger trails are almost all dry and the trails on the Munger state land are in good shape too if you are looking for a new place to explore.  Teton Pass is slowly melting from the base up, you could explore up from the base on most trails until you hit snow.  The Crater and History trails are almost snow free up to Crater Lake and the Old Pass road is clear to there as well.  The Parallel trail is also riding and Harlan is out there doing some work at the very bottom, look for a new extension there this summer.  The crews this week cleared the Munger state land, Wilson Canyon, History, Crater, and Kelly’s trail.  We are getting some projects ready for a Montana Conservation Corps crew who is coming for a hitch starting next Wednesday.  Look for them out in Wilson Canyon, West Game, and Munger.  If you are out and about dodging rain on the trails this weekend try to wait til the roads in town are dry.  That is usually a good indication of how long it takes the trails to dry.  If you are getting mud on your shoes, bike, dog, or horse turn around and avoid damaging the trails.  Have fun out there!