

The West Fork area and the area south of West Yellowstone is a gigantic hub of great snowmobiling trails and fresh powder during the Montana winter. Virginia City hosts Poker Rides on the trails that lead from town to the groomed trails for some excellent local riding. It’s a 50-mile marked trail that ends at the rentable Black Butte cabin – truly a Montana winter adventure. The Tobacco Root Range is approximately 30 miles south of Ennis and is home to the Black Butte/Lobo Mesa Loop Snowmobile Trail. If you’re a pro, bring your own dog sledding team and tour the Madison Valley back country in one of the most unique ways possible.īefore you venture out, check with the Montana DNR to learn which trails or courses allow snowmobiles. If you’re a sled dog novice, there are tons of guides that will take you through the Madison Valley with their team of Huskies. If you want to enjoy the winter view without a lot of physical work, contact Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures and let the energetic huskies pull you through the mountain and lake trails. This is truly the way to experience big sky country – relaxing in a naturally formed hot tub, staring up at the surrounding mountain ranges. Changing rooms, plenty of parking, live music, beverages and of course amazing warm, mineral rich water will have you saying, “aaaahhhh” while you relax those cold muscles. The Norris Hot Springs – known to the locals as containing the “Water of the Gods” – is located at the junction of US 287 and MT State Hwy 84. The perfect end to a winter day spent outdoors is a dip in a natural hot springs. Lions Club Park in Ennis, MT and along the Madison River has walking trails and skiing trails along scenic banks of the beautiful river for the less adventurous – bring your kids along for a great snowshoeing or cross country skiing adventure! So, bundle up, grab your winter recreational item of choice, and head out into the winter wonderland to spot beautiful wildlife such as: Ennis is near many scenic snowshoeing trails throughout the millions of acres of forest. the local DNR office has maps to the marked trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing access. The Madison Valley is a treasure of quiet, non-motorized trails for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing enthusiasts. Winter Land Adventures Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing Quake Lake and Hebgen Lake also offer unique showshoeing and cross-country skiing opportunities. Check out our Madison River Fly Fishing Guide to plan your fishing excursion to the Madison River today!Įnnis Lake and the Beaverhead and Gallatin National Forests have other winter sport opportunities, including: Parts of the Madison River close for the winter, but much of it is open year-round. If river fishing is your passion, do not let the weather keep you from dipping your line. In winter, Hebgen Lake freezes for ice fishing opportunities and a fishing tournament in February. The Madison River Valley is an area known for its fly fishing. Winter Activities: Madison Valley, Montana Trumpeter Swan takes off from Bear Creek, Ennis Montana
