Faithful the same way. same the Faithful

through areas with avalanche risk. avalanche with areas through

0.2 miles (0.3 km) before the lake. Return downhill to Old Old to downhill Return lake. the before km) (0.3 miles 0.2

travel and may not have been skied recently. Trails may go go may Trails recently. skied been have not may and travel

you may need to remove your skis due to lack of snow. snow. of lack to due skis your remove to need may you conditions. The Mallard Creek trail junction is approximately approximately is junction trail Creek Mallard The conditions.

nd and follow as they may not be well marked for winter winter for marked well be not may they as follow and nd fi to

downhill skiers. Where the trail crosses near thermal areas, areas, thermal near crosses trail the Where skiers. downhill of avalanches. This trail is not recommended in very icy icy very in recommended not is trail This avalanches. of

cult cult fi dif are trails Many conditions. trail about center visitor

(2.4 km), then descends to . Please yield to to yield Please Geyser. Star Lone to descends then km), (2.4 Mallard Lake, with some steep sections and sidehills. Beware Beware sidehills. and sections steep some with Lake, Mallard

rst inquiring at the ski shop or or shop ski the at inquiring rst fi and maps topographical

Eaton Trail sign. The trail climbs steeply for about 1.5 miles miles 1.5 about for steeply climbs trail The sign. Trail Eaton trail junction, the trail goes left through the forest and climbs to to climbs and forest the through left goes trail the junction, trail

Do not attempt to travel any backcountry trails without good good without trails backcountry any travel to attempt not Do

road. Cross the snow vehicle road and go left at the Howard Howard the at left go and road vehicle snow the Cross road. Trail across the bridge. At the the At bridge. River Firehole the across Trail Cascades Kepler

Bison frequent all trails in the area. area. Faithful Old the in trails all frequent Bison Caution:

and crosses small bridges to reach the main snow vehicle vehicle snow main the reach to bridges small crosses and Beginning near Snow Lodge, the trail follows Mallard Lake/ Mallard follows trail the Lodge, Snow near Beginning

Snow Lodge cabin area. Then the trail passes through trees trees through passes trail the Then area. cabin Lodge Snow skier-tracked. cult, fi dif more way, one km) (5.8 miles 3.6

starts at the Bear Den Ski Shop exit and angles towards the the towards angles and exit Shop Ski Den Bear the at starts Mallard Lake Trail Lake Mallard

gap in a dense forest and can be very dangerous. The trail trail The dangerous. very be can and forest dense a in gap

need to break trail. break to need

control and turning skills. Most of the trail is through a narrow narrow a through is trail the of Most skills. turning and control Sheridan. Return to Old Faithful via the Spring Creek Trail. Trail. Creek Spring the via Faithful Old to Return Sheridan.

to maintain separate tracks, which may mean you will will you mean may which tracks, separate maintain to

Attempt this steep trail only if you have excellent speed speed excellent have you if only trail steep this Attempt a clear day, you may have views of and Mt. Mt. and Lake Shoshone of views have may you day, clear a

creates hazards for skiers. Snowshoers and skiers need need skiers and Snowshoers skiers. for hazards creates

skier-tracked. The trail climbs up to a saddle on the Continental Divide. On On Divide. Continental the on saddle a to up climbs trail The

to snowshoe. Please do not snowshoe in ski trails as it it as trails ski in snowshoe not do Please snowshoe. to

cult, fi dif most Geyser, Star Lone to way one km) (5.6 miles 3.5 skier-tracked. skier-tracked. cult, fi dif more Junction,

the ski shop or visitor center staff for other ideas of where where of ideas other for staff center visitor or shop ski the

Howard Eaton Trail Eaton Howard 2.5 miles (4.0 km) round trip from Spring Creek Trail Trail Creek Spring from trip round km) (4.0 miles 2.5

Basin Trail is also popular for snowshoeing. Please talk to to talk Please snowshoeing. for popular also is Trail Basin

Divide Trail Divide

snowshoe trail in the Old Faithful area. The Upper Geyser Geyser Upper The area. Faithful Old the in trail snowshoe

Lone Star Geyser. Star Lone - Observation Point is the only designated designated only the is Point Observation - Trails Snowshoe

Geyser. The Howard Eaton Trail starts immediately beyond beyond immediately starts Trail Eaton Howard The Geyser.

areas, you may need to remove your skis due to lack of snow. of lack to due skis your remove to need may you areas,

road or Kepler Cascades Trail. Turn left to reach Lone Star Star Lone reach to left Turn Trail. Cascades Kepler or road thermal heat. Lone Star Geyser Trail is also groomed. also is Trail Geyser Star Lone heat. thermal

and . Where the trail crosses near thermal thermal near crosses trail the Where Pool. Glory Morning and

Trail. Turn right to return to Old Faithful via the snow vehicle vehicle snow the via Faithful Old to return to right Turn Trail. Glory Pool is groomed but often has bare patches due to to due patches bare has often but groomed is Pool Glory

The Powerline Trail leads to the Upper Geyser Basin Trail Trail Basin Geyser Upper the to leads Trail Powerline The

a hazard for other skiers. The trail ends at the Lone Star Geyser Geyser Star Lone the at ends trail The skiers. other for hazard a Upper Geyser Basin Trail from the lower store to Morning Morning to store lower the from Trail Basin Geyser Upper

rst junction onto the Powerline Trail, which has rolling hills. hills. rolling has which Trail, Powerline the onto junction rst fi

down a steep hill. Please do not take your skis off as it creates creates it as off skis your take not do Please hill. steep a down practice loops that follow summer roads. In addition the the addition In roads. summer follow that loops practice

the left. Follow the Mallard Creek Trail and turn right at the the at right turn and Trail Creek Mallard the Follow left. the

areas where you may need to sidestep up and also sidestep sidestep also and up sidestep to need may you where areas are for both classic and skate skiing. Most of these are are these of Most skiing. skate and classic both for are

along the snow vehicle road to the Mallard Creek trailhead on on trailhead Creek Mallard the to road vehicle snow the along

many small bridges over Spring Creek. There are additional additional are There Creek. Spring over bridges small many set tracks; ideal conditions for beginners. Groomed areas areas Groomed beginners. for conditions ideal tracks; set

Powerline Trail, ski about 0.25 miles (0.4 km) south (right) (right) south km) (0.4 miles 0.25 about ski Trail, Powerline

trail traverses rolling hills, level terrain, forests, canyons, and and canyons, forests, terrain, level hills, rolling traverses trail - Mostly level trail with machine machine with trail level Mostly - Trail Machine-Groomed

cult fi dif more the reach To Faithful. Old to road vehicle snow

. The The . Area Picnic Creek Spring the at drop Snowcoach

Return via the same route, then take the Powerline Trail or the the or Trail Powerline the take then route, same the via Return

, , cult fi dif more Trail, Kepler via returning km) (10.6 miles 6.6

by a person skiing through deep snow. deep through skiing person a by level, but there are hills and bends in the trail near the falls. falls. the near trail the in bends and hills are there but level,

required.

A trail that has been made/broken made/broken been has that trail A - Trail Skier-Tracked left on the Fairy Falls Trail. Most of the Fairy Falls Trail is is Trail Falls Fairy the of Most Trail. Falls Fairy the on left

dense forest. Excellent speed control and turning skills are are skills turning and control speed Excellent forest. dense

Ski 1.3 miles (2.1 km) on the Fountain Flats Drive, then turn turn then Drive, Flats Fountain the on km) (2.1 miles 1.3 Ski

junction, turn right and go down a steep narrow trail through through trail narrow steep a down go and right turn junction,

skier-tracked. skier-tracked. cult, fi dif more to

. The trail starts with a short uphill climb. At the the At climb. uphill short a with starts trail The . Trailhead

easiest easiest trip, round drop, ski with km) (16.1 miles 10

Snowcoach drop at Divide Divide at drop Snowcoach skier-tracked. difficult,

Fairy Falls Trail Falls Fairy

most most Trail, Kepler via returning km) (13.4 miles 8.3

Spring Creek Trail Creek Spring

return route, take the Howard Eaton Trail. (Below) Trail. Eaton Howard the take route, return cult fi dif

the Powerline Trail and through the Upper Geyser Basin. Geyser Upper the through and Trail Powerline the most most a For hills. with trail cult fi dif more a for trip return on

is another 4 miles (6.4 km) over gently rolling terrain along along terrain rolling gently over km) (6.4 miles 4 another is nd the beginning of the Lone Star Trail. Star Lone the of beginning the nd fi return. Choose Kepler Cascades trail trail Cascades Kepler Choose return. easiest for lodge the to

skiers should attempt this trail. The return to Old Faithful Faithful Old to return The trail. this attempt should skiers road to the large pullout. Go past Kepler Cascades pullout to to pullout Cascades Kepler past Go pullout. large the to road minutes. Choose the snow vehicle road all of the way back back way the of all road vehicle snow the Choose minutes.

to follow and may not be well marked. Only advanced advanced Only marked. well be not may and follow to the main snow vehicle road. To view the cascades, cross the the cross cascades, the view To road. vehicle snow main the about every 3 hours with activity lasting approximately 20 20 approximately lasting activity with hours 3 every about

numerous deep gullies. Sections of the trail may be hard hard be may trail the of Sections gullies. deep numerous uphill sections, while the trail has steep hills. The trail ends at at ends trail The hills. steep has trail the while sections, uphill Firehole River to Lone Star Geyser. Lone Star Geyser erupts erupts Geyser Star Lone Geyser. Star Lone to River Firehole

(6.4 km). The trail has many challenging turns and crosses crosses and turns challenging many has trail The km). (6.4 c on the road. The road has more gradual gradual more has road The road. the on c fi traf facing skiing the trail follows a service road through the forest and along the the along and forest the through road service a follows trail the

Lake and then heads northwest for approximately 4 miles miles 4 approximately for northwest heads then and Lake you see the main snow vehicle road, you have the option of of option the have you road, vehicle snow main the see you Beginning at the snow vehicle road above Kepler Cascades, Cascades, Kepler above road vehicle snow the at Beginning

steeply up switchbacks to a ridge overlooking Mallard Mallard overlooking ridge a to switchbacks up steeply goes left and uphill through a narrow gap in the trees. Once Once trees. the in gap narrow a through uphill and left goes Lodge, machine-groomed part of the way. way. the of part machine-groomed Lodge,

(0.3 km) before the lake. From the junction, the trail climbs climbs trail the junction, the From lake. the before km) (0.3 goes to the right. In approximately 25 yards (23 m), the trail trail the m), (23 yards 25 approximately In right. the to goes 8.5 miles (13.7 km) round trip from Old Faithful Snow Snow Faithful Old from trip round km) (13.7 miles 8.5

This trail branches off the Mallard Lake Trail 0.2 miles miles 0.2 Trail Lake Mallard the off branches trail This across the Firehole River bridge. At the trail junction, the trail trail the junction, trail the At bridge. River Firehole the across 6.8 miles (10.9 km) round trip with ski drop. drop. ski with trip round km) (10.9 miles 6.8

skier-tracked. cult, fi dif The trail follows the Mallard Lake/Lone Star Geyser Trail Trail Geyser Star Lake/Lone Mallard the follows trail The

Lone Star Geyser Trail Geyser Star Lone

most most Faithful, Old from trip round km) (22.2 miles 13.8 skier-tracked. skier-tracked. cult, fi dif more way, one km) (2.7 miles 1.7

Trail Descriptions Trail Mallard Creek Trail Creek Mallard Kepler Cascades Trail Cascades Kepler

Welcome and may require you to move slowly when you are out of Yellowstone offers a variety of enjoyable and challenging breath. Always drink plenty of water. trails for skiers. All trails are marked but may be untracked. Avalanche danger: avalanches can occur on any slope and On some trails, the diffi cult sections can be avoided by hazards will not always be marked. In avalanche-prone areas skiing part way in and returning by the same route. The carry a shovel, avalanche transceiver, probe, and fi rst aid quality of your experience will depend upon the amount kit—and know how to use them. Cross slopes one at a of planning and preparation you do prior to your trip. We time, while others watch from safety. suggest that you stop at a visitor center or ski shop and OLD FAITHFUL discuss your trip. The staff will be happy to provide current Wildlife Do not approach wildlife. Large mammals survive on information on weather, trail, snow conditions, and alert AREA stored fat and low quality food during winter. Causing them to you to any special winter hazards. move will cost them precious calories vital for survival. Park SKI TRAILS Some backcountry trails are suitable for travel, but regulations require you to remain at least 75 feet (23 m) from should only be attempted by experienced parties with bison and other large animals; 300 feet (91 m) from bears and appropriate equipment. Overnight camping requires a wolves.You are travelling through essential winter habitat. free backcountry use permit which must be obtained in Never approach animals, give them time to move away from person from Mammoth or Old Faithful visitor centers, you. Travel around a herd, not through it. Always allow or West and South entrance stations. Wood fi res are not animals an escape route through shallow snow or on a packed permitted. trail. Pets are not allowed on ski trails or in backcountry areas. Trail Etiquette Trail Ratings • Do not snowshoe or walk directly on ski tracks. Trails are rated by the National Park Service with trail • Skiers/snowshoers going uphill yield to those going ratings specifi c to Yellowstone National Park.We strongly downhill. encourage all skiers to inquire at a visitor center or Xanterra • Fill in depressions in the snow after falling to reduce Ski Shop before beginning their fi rst ski trip. Weather hazards to others. conditions may cause icy trails, deep snow, or barren • Ski within your ability. If you fi nd the trail too sections, and in some instances make trails diffi cult to follow, diffi cult, turn back increasing the diffi culty of a trail. Trails are not groomed or checked daily. Safety Trails may have natural hazards such as animals, Easiest avalanches, thermal features, downed trees, steep slopes Skiers need basic knowledge and limited experience and cliffs. When skiing near thermal areas, stay on in the diagonal stride, snow plow, and side stepping. marked trails. Approaching thermal features is dangerous Trails may have short downhill and uphill stretches. and prohibited. The snow in these areas is often icy and More Diffi cult what appears to be bare ground may be a thin crust over Skiers need to be able to ski varied terrain requiring turning, boiling water. snow plowing, herringboning, and diagonal stride.

Winter weather in Yellowstone changes rapidly and Most Diffi cult can be severely cold and windy. Wear proper clothing Skiers need to be experienced. Trails are hazardous and Yellowstone layers. Watch yourself and other members of your party terrain is frequently extreme. Turns are often sharp and linked for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. For your safety, together with no room to snow plow or herringbone. always ski with someone else. Tell someone where you are National Park going, by what route, and when you plan to return. Carry National Park Service extra clothing, food, water, map and compass, matches, P.O. Box 168 fl ashlight, and a whistle. Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Consider elevation when deciding on a ski trail. Many ski trails are at high elevation, above 6000 feet (1,829 m) For emergencies, dial 911 Rev. 11/13