Visitors can expect ungroomed trails leading to Rocky Ridge Yurt, located at the end of a rocky finger ridge. The yurt is a favorite of dog lovers, and visitors are treated to spectacular 180-degree views to the East, South and West.
The Rocky Ridge yurt is accessed from the Whoop-Um-Up Park N’ Ski parking lot. The trails are not groomed to this yurt. The yurt is located at the end of a rocky finger ridge, providing a spectacular 180-degree view to the east, south, and west. This is the “dog friendly" yurt where dogs are allowed in the winter. The rolling terrain around the yurt provides a playground for showshoers. Snow is usually available early December to mid April .
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