
Bannock Trail
Yellowstone National Park
Snowmobile trail connecting Cooke City to Silver Gate
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 28 m
- Descent
- 105 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 15˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between October and June. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 5.6 km, 28 vertical metres of ascent and 105 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Groomed sled trail
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins