Nordic Sports

Park N’ Ski Permits

The Priest Lake State Park grooms their trails. The Nordic club grooms all other trails under an agreement with the US Forest Service. All groomed Nordic ski areas around Priest Lake require the Idaho Parks and Recreation Park N’ Ski permit. The cost of the sticker is $25 per season per car, or you can purchase a 1 – 3 day permit for $7.50. Currently there is no fee for individual skiers or snowshoers..

This is the greatest bargain in skiing anywhere. Seasonal stickers are sold locally at Hill’s Resort, Tamrak Hardware, Nordman Store and Indian Creek State Park.

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On the west side we will be trying to groom at least on a weekly basis or more often depending on snow conditions. Both east and west sides are grooming with a tracked UTV pulling a Yellowstone Track Systems Ginzugroomer and tracksetter. The Golf Course will groom for skating on selected trails.

Snow shoe trails are designated at Hanna Flats. If you snowshoe on tracked trails, please stay off to the side and avoid disturbing the set tracks. Dogs are not allowed on the golf course or at Priest Lake State Park. Well controlled dogs are allowed on the other trail systems.

The headquarters of the Priest Lake Nordic Club is at Hill’s Resort. Ski and snowshoe rental is available there and restrooms are available. On the west side, food and beverage is available at Hill’s on the weekend; Hot Shots is open for breakfast and lunch, and Millie’s is open for dinner Thursday through Monday, and for brunch on weekends. On the east side food and beverage can be obtained at Cavanaugh’s, Moose Knuckle, and Ardy’s Café. Restrooms are available at Indian Creek. A vault toilet is available at the Visitor Center and Hanna Flats.