The
Sun Valley area is home to some of the nation’s most fantastic and
varied Nordic ski trails and amenities anywhere in the United States.
The Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) offers more than 160km of
groomed Nordic trails throughout the valley with the historic Galena
Lodge as its centerpiece in the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation
Area. This total system includes three key recreational areas:
The North Valley Trails & Galena Lodge
The entire system begins with the BCRD North Valley Trails
and amenities north of Ketchum/Sun Valley. First on this list,
visitors can experience Galena Lodge, a rustic day lodge dating back to
the 1880’s and nestled in the Boulder Mountains just below Galena
summit. Avid Nordic skiers and families alike (kids 12 & under ski
free) will love the friendly atmosphere, great food, snowshoe and
sledding opportunities, yurt lodging, and ski rentals as well. Enjoy
the trails around Galena Lodge or, just to the south, take a glide on
the magical Harriman Trail while enjoying breathtaking views of the
Boulder Mountains. Then escape into the many adjoining wilderness
trails. The Lake Creek trails close
to Ketchum are the last stop and also the home to the world class
Nordic programming for children by the Sun Valley Ski Education
Foundation. Home of the world famous Boulder Mountain Ski Race, the entire North Valley Trailsl system boasts more than 115km of trails managed by the BCRD in
partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. The North Valley Trails are available upon purchase of an affordable season pass or day pass.
The Wood River Trail
This trail is a 30km paved multi use pedestrian route that runs all the way up the spine of the Wood River Valley from Bellevue to north of Ketchum. During the winter, the BCRD grooms the length of this trail for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and walking as a great recreational amenity for everyone living in and visiting the Wood River Valley. No pass is required to access the Wood River Trail.
Quigley Nordic & Quigley Winter Park
The entire system concludes at Quigley Canyon just
12 miles south of Sun Valley, Ketchum and bordering Hailey, Idaho.
Visitors and families can enjoy 13 kilometers of beautiful trails and
active winter fun for families groomed by the BCRD only minutes away
from the center of Hailey. Access to Quigley Nordic available upon purchase of an affordable season pass or day pass.
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