Story Hills Trail
The Story Hills sit on the northeast corner of Bozeman. The privately owned property is open for recreation to the public during daylight hours. This is great in-town biking, running or dog walking...
View ArticleChestnut Mountain Trail
Chestnut Mountain Trail climbs 2200 feet in 4.6 miles past the spectacular Frog Rock pinnacles to the ridge of Chestnut Mountain. At 1.2 miles, a one-mile spur trail traverses west providing climbing...
View ArticleTriple Tree Trail
The Triple Tree Trail is a short drive south of Bozeman. The trail begins on a grassy ridge, crosses Limestone Creek several times and loops through state land on the northwest slope of Mount Ellis....
View ArticlePalisade Falls Trail
Palisade Falls is located south of Bozeman beyond the Hyalite Reservoir. The trail begins at the East Fork of Hyalite Creek then follows a tributary creek for approximately a half mile to a bridge...
View ArticleBear Trap Canyon Trail
Bear Trap Canyon is a spectacular drainage encompassing 6,000 acres in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness within the Madison Range. The Madison River, its headwaters in Yellowstone National Park, rages...
View ArticleStorm Castle Peak Trail
Storm Castle Peak is a rocky peak that rises 7,170 feet atop the east wall of the Gallatin Canyon. The Hike begins at Storm Castle Creek and climbs the south-facing mountain slope to the dramatic,...
View ArticleLava Lake Trail
The Lava Lake Trail follows Cascade Creek through a thick evergreen forest. The trail begins at the Gallatin River and continues past a few waterfalls to a forest-lined lake surrounded by granite walls...
View ArticlePine Creek Lake Trail
Pine Creek Lake is a pristine alpine lake in a huge basin sitting in the glacial cirque on the north slope of Mount Black. The trail is well defined and meanders through forest en route to the base of...
View ArticleBozeman Creek Trail
Bozeman Creek Trail (a.k.a Sourdough Canyon Road) is an old logging road that parallels Bozeman Creek. Bozeman Creek Trail's proximity to town and easy grade makes this a popular hiking, biking and...
View ArticleLewis & Clark Caverns Trail
Directions: From Bozeman, drive west on I-90 to Hwy. 287 exit west of Three Forks. Drive south on Hwy. 2/287 and continue on Hwy. 2 west along the Jefferson River until you reach Lewis and Clark...
View ArticleCastle in the Sky
Exploring Gallatin Canyon's geology.Summer has returned at last: leaves on trees, sunshine after dinner, and melting mountain snow. Hiking in the upper elevations is once again an option. A beautiful...
View ArticleDrinking Horse Mountain Trail
Drinking Horse Mountain is the prominent mountain situated above the Bozeman Fish Technology Center. The trail is conveniently located close to Bozeman across from the popular “M” trail. The trail...
View ArticleStory Hills Trail
The Story Hills sit on the northeast corner of Bozeman. The privately-owned property is open for recreation to the public during daylight hours. This is a great in-town biking, running, or dog-walking...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sacagawea Peak Trail
Sacagawea Peak is the highest point in the Bridger Range. The mountain can be accessed from the west side of the Bridgers, but the most popular route is the trail from the east, starting from the Fairy...
View ArticleM Trail
At the mouth of Bridger Canyon is the landmark “M” created by Montana State University students in 1915. There are two routes to the M from the trailhead. For a steep and direct ascent, continue...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fairy Lake Trail
Fairy Lake is a gorgeous green lake in a forested bowl at the base of Sacagawea Peak. The trail loops around the perimeter of the lake for an easy 1.2 miles. This is a great place to have a picnic,...
View ArticleNew World Gulch Trail
New World Gulch is located southeast of Bozeman, branching off of Bear Canyon along the east slope of Mount Ellis. The stream-fed gulch is due north of Mystic Lake. New World Gulch Trail climbs up the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lewis & Clark Caverns Trail
Dry when other trails aren't, L&C Caverns is a favorite spring ride for singletrack-hungry cyclists. It's good all year, but gets a fair bit of hiking traffic in the summer.
View ArticleLower Mt. Ellis Trail
A popular dog-walking trail, Mt. Ellis Trail begins by crossing an open field with a gradual incline. At the top of the field, the trail continues up and around the backside of the mountain. The first...
View Article
