Cross-Country Ski Trail B Bar Ranch Cross Country Ski Trail

Address

818 Tom Miner Creek Road
Emigrant, MT 59027 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website http://www.bbar.com Email office@bbar.com Phone 406-848-7729

Overview Service & Activities

About We groom 20–30 kilometers of trails for cross-country ski and snowshoe enthusiasts. Both skate-ski lanes and classic tracks are maintained daily. Our conditions predictably offer blue wax conditions much of the winter. With advanced notice and an additional charge, we are happy to arrange guided ski and snowshoe tours, and provide ski lessons on the ranch. Three primary trail systems depart from ranch headquarters and head deep into the Basin. Our terrain offers a variety of ski challenges, but the most effortless trail, Willow Way, rolls south past the horse arena. The route crosses Tom Miner Creek and continues on a 6.5 kilometer loop. For an easy kilometer, the trail wends through willows and an open meadow, then among a distinctive aspen grove. Hidden in the willows, the Davis Cabin homestead still stands, a tribute to a family that arrived in the Basin in the early 1900s. Inside are remnants and evidence of a homesteaders rugged, bucolic life. Willow Way cruises another kilometer to meet the Anderson Trail, which is a straight shot, slightly downhill ego-boosting cruiser back to headquarters. Another short trail leads south from this junction to the Anderson Cabin, a one-room warming hut. Terrain is similar although once out of the aspens and alders, views of the 10,300-foot Ramshorn Peak, Twin Peaks, Sheep Mountain, Specimen Ridge and Yellowstone's boundary suddenly appear. Intermediate skiers find the Skully Trail system initially challenging, then delightful. The track heads west and after maneuvering past a frozen pond and between large aspens, the trail connects to Tini's Revenge. En route, skiers wonder if the devilish .3 kilometer, 400-foot climb is truly worthwhile. It is. Once at the Skully Tent, Mountain Lion Run trail and Skully Loop head off through timbered and rolling terrain. The fast ski back down from the tent is a .3 kilometer speed run for thrill seekers and skiers with powerful snowplows. The more challenging Reed Sawmill Trail climbs en route to a cabin that was once part of the Reed family sawmill operation. A nearly 10 kilometer round trip in the Pine Creek drainage, this trail offers scenic views of Paradise Valley, Emigrant Peak, and the lower portion of Tom Miner Basin. The trail ascends through summer pastures and into wooded Middle Creek drainage and continues to climb to the Sawmill Cabin at 7,400 feet. The return trip offers fast downhills, banked turns and views of nearly the entire ranch. The ranch has numerous pairs of adults and kids snowshoes but no ski rentals. Ski equipment is available in Livingston at Timber Trails (406) 222-9550 and in Bozeman at Northern Lights (406) 586-2225 and Bangtail Sports (406) 587-4905.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 818 Tom Miner Creek Road
Emigrant, MT 59027

CONTACT 406-848-7729

FAX 406-848-7793

Details

SEASON December - March May - October

PAYMENT METHODS Cash, Discover, Master Card, Personal Check (In State), Personal Check (Out Of State), Travelers Checks, Visa

RESERVATIONS Group Reservations Required, Reservations Accepted, Reservations Required

DISCOUNTS Child Discount, Group Discount

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS B Bar Ranch is located near Emigrant. By air there are daily flights from several major airlines to Bozeman and Billings, Montana. Driving times are approximately two hours from Bozeman and three hours from Billings. Most major car rental companies operate at both airports. By car turn off of US Highway 89, 36 miles south of Livingston or 17 miles north of Gardiner. Turn west on Tom Miner Creek Road near mile marker 17. Cross the Yellowstone River on Carbella Bridge. Turn left at the T and continue 7.5 miles to the B Bar Ranch entrance on the right side of the road. Continue another mile to ranch headquarters. We recommend a four-wheel drive vehicle during the winter season.

SERVICES Books Breakfast Dinner Fax Service Handicapped Accessible Hot Tub Information Lunch Maps Meeting Room Merchandise Non-Smoking Parking

ACTIVITIES Childrens Activities Cross-Country Skiing Dining Dog Sledding Ice Skating Nature Area Outdoor Activity Photography Skiing Sledding Snowshoeing Winter Sport