Category: Skiing

Pebble Creek Ski Area

Pebble Creek is a vertical playground that attracts Downhill Skiers and Snowboarders of all abilities. Located 20 minutes south of Pocatello in the Caribou Targhee National Forest, Pebble Creek boasts 2200 vertical feet, 1100 skiable acres, 54 runs and terrain for all levels from beginners to those demanding an honest challenge. Look for extra fun in Stash Park with natural features and two terrain parks with rails, boxes, jumps and bonks.

Southeast Idaho Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails

Snowshoeing

Many summertime trails make great places to enjoy winter’s scenic beauty. The Highline Trail or the Bear River countryside, where steam from natural geothermal waters rise, create stunning photography opportunities. Rentals are available at Baker Ranch in Lava Hot Springs. Take a loop or head up a mountain draw with Fido with the Idaho State Parks and Recreation Park n’ Ski program. Just South of Pocatello,
seven plowed lots provide access to five different trails with out-and-back experiences, loops and even a ripping downhill.

Cross Country Skiing

Seven miles south of Pocatello is the East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center with 20km of groomed skate and classic ski trails as well as snowshoe trails and a sledding hill. Kelly Park in Soda Springs offers about 7km of groomed trails. Baker Ranch in Lava Hot Springs has a groomed trail for beginner and intermediate skinny skiers. 

Trails

We have several Nordic Ski Parks and hundreds of miles of open trails. Get some fresh Idaho winter air!

Free Interactive Idaho Cross Country Ski Map on ArcGIS! 
Our maps show many of our main ungroomed trails but most unplowed roads can be used. Click on an area of the map to see a larger printable map.

• Map Legend
• Pocatello – Mink Creek Area Nordic Ski Map
• Pocatello – East Mink Creek Nordic Center Map
• Pocatello – Portneuf Range Nordic Ski Map
• Soda Springs – Kelly Park Nordic Ski Map
• Soda Springs – Bailey Creek Trail Nordic Ski Map

Resources
Idaho State Parks & Recreation Park & Ski Passes
Pocatello Cross Country Ski Foundation
Soda Springs Ski Association – Kelly Park Ski Map
Portneuf Range Hut System – You must make reservations to use a yurt at the ISU Wilderness Rental Center Office located downstairs in the Student Union Building. Yurts are locked and location maps will be given only to renters. Call 208-282-2945.