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West
Yellowstone is undoubtedly snowmobiling's Garden of Eden. With more
than 600 miles of trails through some of the most breathtaking scenery
anywhere, it invariably tops the list of favorite sledding destinations.
The
trail system begins right in town, where snowmobilers share city
streets with motorists. There are 200 miles of groomed trails inside
the park, and 400 miles outside. The town of Gardiner is just outside
the park's North Entrance, which is another access point to park
trails. All roads except Mammoth to Cooke City and Canyon to Tower
are open to snowmobiles. Ride from West Yellowstone to the Grand
Loop, which takes you to Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, Norris
Geyser Basin and many other of the park's favorite attractions.
There
are also hundreds of miles of trails in the Gallatin, Beaverhead-Deerlodge
and Targhee forests in this system. Snowmobile sales, service and
a full range of lodging and food services are available in West
Yellowstone and Gardiner. Guided tours and packages are also available.
Inside the park, lodging, food and fuel are available.
2006 - 2007 Looking Forward to a Great 06-07 Yellowstone Winter Season
Yellowstone National Park snowmobile access for the coming winter season will follow the same usage guidelines as last year. The guidelines include: a total of 720 snowmobiles allowed daily in the park, all snowmobiles must be "best available technology" (BAT), and an authorized Park Concessionaire must accompany all snowmobiles. The West Gate (West Yellowstone, MT) entrance access is 440 snowmobiles each day.
Last winter was an exceptional one for those experiencing the unique wonder of our first national park in winter. The trails were smooth and un-crowded. Wildlife was abundant, with unusually high number of swan and bald eagles being seen each day, along with large herds of elk and buffalo, and even rare sightings of river otters. Many visitors had the opportunity to glimpse some of the Park's wolves from the Druid Peak, Nez Pierce, and Slough Creek packs.
Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT) has amended this year’s Department of the Interior’s Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5386). This amendment would keep Yellowstone National Park open to snowmobiles until 2010. Currently the park is operating under a temporary plan that permits up to 720 snowmobiles to enter the park on a daily basis. The existing plan is set to expire at the end of the 2006-2007 Winter Season. The extension by Senator Burns will allow local businesses and winter travelers to plan beyond the 2007 season. To date, the Appropriations Bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is being placed on the Senate’s Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
One thing is for certain; Yellowstone will be open this winter!!! Please continue your individual support and support of H.R. to keep Yellowstone open for snowmobile and snowcoach.
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