Update provided by Sylvan Peak Mountain Shop – Red Lodge: January 2026
Conditions are updated frequently and change nearly daily…
These are just some generals we know for sure.
TODAY’S REPORT1/23/26:
6 AM – Happy Friday from RLM! We are in the icebox today with frigid temps expected. 8 trails of fast and firm surfaces are open to carve up; be sure your edges are tuned and ready to run. Also, dress in layers to stay warm and toasty as winter settles in on the mountain.
Sign up for operations text alerts by texting: “RLMAlerts” to 844-928-4336.
UPHILL TRAVEL Uphill Travel is OPEN on Turnpike Route ONLY from 4:30PM – 9:00AM
Uphill Travel is CLOSED on the Lazy M Route. Stay tuned for updates!
Please adhere to our Uphill Travel Policy and give way to all mountain operations.
The uphill travel policy can be found at: https://www.redlodgemountain.com/mountain/policies/#uphill-travel
To sign up for real-time uphill travel text alerts, text UPHILL to 844-928-4336
Silver Run Trails:
Doable with our without microspikes. Just an inch or two of snow over ice and dirt. Not ready for skis or snowshoes yet.. Small patches of ice, easy to navigate.
Nichols Creek Trails:
Upper Nichols is snow/ice packed, the cutoff trail has batches of snow and ice. First part of the trail from the bottom has been very muddy!
Palisades Trail:
This is a multi use trail, so expect Mountain Bikes, Horses, hikers, runners Icy spots, and very muddy areas. Closed to dogs as of Dec 1 for Moose habitat.
Lake Fork Trail:
– not enough to ski yet, about half inch of new snow. Lots of rocks! Road is snow covered, trail is icy and hard packed underneath. Trail above the wilderness boundary sign starts having better snowpack. Skiable only if you are agile to dodge the rocks!
Glacier Lake Road:
Glacier Lake Road is closed at the Junction with Hellroaring road as of Dec 1. Not much snow on the road before MK campground, but better snow up higher.
Highway 212:
Gate is closed above Parkside campground. Road is walkable, as there are large bare pavement areas and then deep snowdrifts.
East Rosebud:
Be aware, this road is not plowed in the winter.. Lots of road repairs in progress – new roadbed in lots of places, so be aware, especially if there is new snow. Trail to Elk Lake is ice about 1.5 miles up – take your ice spikes.
Mystic Lake/ West Rosebud:
Trail is in good shape to Mystic. Take your ice spikes.
MauriceCreek –
Lower mile or so is light snow and bits of ice – then trail is ice packed. Upper level, above 7500ft, becomes deep enough to posthole without snowshoes. Similar conditions on Corral Creek.
Beartooth Ranger District:: Please call the Beartooth Ranger District at
406-446-2103 or stop by the office in Red Lodge 8am to 4:30 pm weekdays with questions.
