From Grangeville, ID travel S on Forest Service Rd. 221 approximately 8 miles
Difficulty
Beginner - intermediate
Distance
12 m/19.3 km
Grooming
Yes
Snowshoeing
No on groomed trails | Yes off-trail
Yurt
No but there is a warming hut
Backcountry ski potential
Yes
Restroom
Restrooms available at Trailhead
Dogs
Yes on ungroomed trails only
About
The Fish Creek Park N' Ski area is a premium place to go Nordic skiing or snowshoeing. The terrain is moderate and well-suited for beginners and intermediate skiers. On a clear day, you can see Seven Devils and Gospel Hump Wilderness areas from the Fish Creek Meadows. For the adventurous, some nearby backcountry Nordic touring is possible.
From Moscow travel N on Hwy 95 approximately 16 miles, then travel E on Hwy 6 approximately 23 miles
Difficulty
Beginner - intermediate
Distance
18 m/29 km ski trails
Grooming
Yes - set track for traditional kick and glide
Snowshoeing
Yes
Yurt
No
Backcountry ski potential
Yes
Restroom
No
Dogs
Yes on ungroomed trails only
About
Palouse Divide has something for everyone -- Nordic trails for skate skiers and traditional cross-country skiers; a snowshoeing area on the west side of Idaho Hwy 6; and several opportunities for backcountry skiers to carve turns on either side of the highway. About 12 of the 18 miles of trail are groomed periodically. The ski trails hug the mountainside and contour through a forested setting, making them suitable for most abilities. There are several steep pitches to navigate. Backcountry skiers can seek out turns on Bald Mountain Lookout or Dennis Mountain.