Rock Creek Headwall
Trail
0.5 mile
0.9 kilometer
point to point
Ski Line
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
0'
0 m
Descent: -1,133' -345 m
High: 9,925' 3,025 m
Low: 8,792' 2,680 m
Grade
Avg Slope: 39% (21°)
Max Slope: 66% (33°)
Weather
Current ascent conditions
Unknown
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“Classic spring skiing off of the Beartooth Highway.”
— Hilary Eisen
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Description
From the top of the headwall pick a line and drop in. Every option is steep at the top but they all eventually funnel into a fun apron towards the bottom (watch out for rocks as the summer progresses!). Depending on the line and snow conditions there may be a mandatory cornice drop but most of the time you can navigate around the cornice (skiers right, typically, has less intense options).
Once you've reached the bottom of the apron make your way to the large pullout at the highway switchback.
Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Custer National Forest Office
Apr 15, 2019: Decision Made to Convert 9.25 Miles of Rail to Trail near West Yellowstone - Partners Needed to Make Trail Reality
Apr 14, 2019: Beartooth Ranger District Seasonal Road Openings and Closures
Apr 4, 2019: Heavy Snow Conditions Affecting Road Openings on Sioux Ranger District
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