Trout Creek Burn (by Snowmobile)

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Distance:

21.43Km

Altitude (min):

1260m

Altitude (max):

2148m

Elevation Gain:

1210m

Elevation Loss:

-329m

Location

Ski Slope on SW Aspect

United States

45° 6' 52.3476" N, 117° 29' 25.0152" W

See map: Google Maps

Low angle slopes on a burn allow for wide-open tree skiing with lower avalanche danger. Slopes to the north on the ridge are steeper with longer downhill options. See the Mule Peak Lookout to the North and get a glimpse into Olive lake and Echo Lake from the ridge.

The map and statistics above are for the snowmobile route.

Route on snowmobile

1 hour on snowmobile from Catherine Creek Summit Snowpark
Cross the highway and follow Rd 77 east on snowmobile to the warming cabin at Taylor Green
Look to the East for the ridge with a tower on it and head there, following that ridge north to the slopes.
Stop at the wilderness boundary just before getting to the slope.

Elevation at top: 8,315 ft
Vertical: 1,300 ft
Slope angle: 25-30
Weather: Check snow conditions at nearby Taylor Green SNOTEL Site.