COOKE CITY SNOWMOBILE INFO
WINTER TRAIL MAPS, SNOWMOBILE PERMIT INFO, AND MORE
KNOW WHERE TO GO IN COOKE - DOWNLOAD A TRAIL MAP
Cooke City is a true snowmobile town with trails leading literally out one end of town. Whether you’re new to the area, accessing fresh backcountry zones, or new to sledding, there’s a trail that’s right for you. Click the button below to download the US Forest Service’s Winter Trail Map.
SNOWMOBILE PERMIT INFORMATION
APPROACHING COOKE CITY FROM WEST HWY 212
(YELLOWSTONE NATL PARK)
*MONTANA PERMIT AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK FEES*
If you're traveling through Yellowstone, you'll just need to cover any fees associated with entering the National Park (We recommend a annual pass). Upon arriving in Cooke City, you'll just need a Montana Snowmobile permit to recreate in the area.
APPROACHING COOKE CITY FROM EAST HWY 212
(RED LODGE, MT OR CODY, WY):
*MONTANA & WYOMING SNOWMOBILE PERMIT REQUIRED*
Due to "The Plug" of Highway 212 during Winter, Cooke City is only accessible by snow machine from Dec 1st until Spring (Date is Weather Dependent). "The Plug" is a 9 mile stretch of groomed trail from Pilot Creek, WY to Cooke City, MT. With "The Plug" spanning across state borders, all users are required to carry both a Wyoming & Montana snowmobile permit to access this terrain.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
STAY SAFE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY! Cooke City is home to a huge amount of hazardous avalanche terrain. Your most important tool is knowledge. Know what to look out for before heading out.