Winter Sports

The GMUG National Forests boasts three developed ski areas alongside limitless backcountry options for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing, plus gentle slopes perfect for sledding and abundant, powdery snow for recreation.

Skiing/Snowboarding

The GMUG National Forest offers visitors three developed ski areas and countless opportunities for undeveloped backcountry skiing and snowboarding.

Ski Resorts located on the GMUG National Forests:

• Norwood Ranger District : Telluride Ski Resort
• Grand Valley Ranger District: Powderhorn Ski Area
• Gunnison Ranger District: Crested Butte Ski Resort

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

The GMUG National Forest offers visitors countless opportunities for undeveloped backcountry skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding. You can backcountry ski, board or snowshoe just about anywhere on the GMUG if you are willing to break trail! Many areas have groomed cross-country ski trails such as the Ironton Town Site, County Line on the Grand Mesa, and Matterhorn near Trout Lake. Some ungroomed areas are so popular you will always find tracks to follow. Backcountry options abound from a quiet self -sufficient hut to hut endeavor, to a mechanized delivery of you and your friends (via snowcat or helicopter) to some of the best untouched fresh powder in southwestern Colorado.  Before you head out into the backcountry, be prepared and monitor avalanche conditions.

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Cunningham Branch Snow Trail

Cunningham Branch Snow Trail #110 is 0.8 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #108 and ends at Forest Trail #108. The snow trail is open for the following uses: XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Cunningham Creek Snow Trail

The Cunningham Creek Snow Trail is 6.5 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #701 (Stevens Gulch Road) and ends at the Paonia Ranger District boundary. The trail is open for Cross-country skiing and…

Dave Wood Bypass Trail

The Dave Wood Bypass trail is 1.9 miles long. It begins at Dave Wood Snowmobile Trailhead and ends at Forest Road 402. The trail is open for Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing \& snowmobiling.

Dave Wood Ski Branson Spring Trail #131

The Dave Wood Ski Loop C trail is 0.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #131.1 and ends at Forest Trail #131.1. The trail is open for Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. (Map)

Dave Wood Ski Dewdrop/DP Trail #131.1B1

The Dave Wood Dewdrop Ski trail is 1.0 miles long and the DP trail is 0.2 miles long. Both trails connect with Plantation Alley and make two short loop trails. These trails begin at Forest Trail…

Dave Wood Ski Happy Hollow Trail#131.1B

The Dave Wood Ski Loop E trail is 0.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #131.1 and ends at Forest Trail #131.1. The trail is open for Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. (Map)

Dave Wood Ski Plantation Valley Snow Trail

Dave Wood Ski Loop C Snow Trail.The Dave Wood Plantation Ski Trail is 3.3miles long and connects with other trails in the recreation area to make several trail options of varying lengths. These…

Dave Wood Ski Trails

Approximately 4.4 miles or 7 Km of ski trails occur within the Dave Wood Winter Recreation Area (Map). It is located 15 miles southwest of Montrose, Colorado on the gentle slopes of the Uncompahgre…

Dave Wood Ski Turnaround Trail#131.1A

The Dave Wood Ski Loop D trail is 1.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #131.1c and ends at Forest Trail #131.1e. The trail is open for Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (Map).

Deer Creek Road Snow Trail

Deer Creek Road Snow Trail #582 is 1.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #738.2A and ends at Forest Trail #568. The snow trail is open for the following uses: XC Skiing/Snowshoeing and snowmobiling