Montana Creek Kaxdigoowu Héen

The gated trail starts on Montana Creek Road at the entrance to the outdoor gun range. Ski the city road 0.78 km over the hill and down to the bridge. From the bridge the narrower trail follows Montana Creek gradually uphill for another 2.25 km to the turnaround where you follow the same path down (a tad over 6km roundtrip). Watch out for other skiers! It’s a two-way trail but there is only one skate and one classic lane and the skate lane can be narrow in places.

This serene, heavily-forested trail is suitable for all abilities and offers views of Montana Creek and occasional views of Mt. McGinness and other neighboring peaks. Montana Creek is one of the coldest spots in Juneau and can have the longest skiable season: December through April and beyond. Skiers with dogs should keep them under control and clean up after them. A permanent outhouse is available at the city-owned rifle range. Although encounters with ATVs and snow machines are historically very rare, be aware as you may encounter off-highway vehicles day or night. Parking is in the pullout before the gun range entrance, 1.4 miles down Montana Creek Road (5784 Montana Creek Road, Juneau, AK 99801).

Recent Trail Updates

Montana Creek Ice Pack

I just had to try grooming Montana Creek this morning at 8:30am, light rain and 30 degrees at the turn around. ...

Skiing was just fine

Despite the groomer's gloomy report, I thought the skate skiing was decent, starting at the bridge and to the end. ...

Spring Weather

Skiing starts past the bridge. No new snow. Groomed for skate and classic. Soft with some icy spots. SG

Montana Cr March 18th

Montana Creek has been groomed for Both classic and skate. Skiing start at Bridge. Ice creepers are a must from ...

groomer

groomed for skate. conditions hard/icy Fingers crossed for snow tonight

Icy

500 feet is marginally skiable before the bridge, Icy. Very Icy Conditions on 30-50% of trail past the bridge. ...

Scratched for Skate

Scratched it up again for skate. Nice sunny day for the long walk in. Cheers, BF.

Friday grooming planned

Will try to groom what we find there. I may not get started until almost 0900. BF
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