Big Sky & Gallatin Canyon

Beehive Basin Trail has been ranked in the top ten greatest hikes in the world! What makes this hike so special? It might be the amazing views of the Big Sky Valley and Lone Peak. Or, maybe it's the...

Garnet Mountain Trail is a steep but short hike that leads you to a fire lookout cabin that was built in 1962. The end of the hike provides panoramic views of the Spanish Peaks, the Gallatin Range...

Lava Lake is one of the most popular family-friendly hike recommendations near Bozeman, and for good reason. The trail is located in the Spanish Peaks section of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area and...

Mirror Lake is a 7-acre alpine lake in the Spanish Peaks section of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, about halfway between Bozeman and Big Sky. The lake sits at the base of Blaze Mountain, surrounded by...

Ousel Falls (pronounced OO-zuhl) is a 100-foot waterfall located just outside Big Sky in the Gallatin Canyon. The well-maintained trail drops down through dense forest, crosses a bridge over the...

Spanish Lakes is a stunning hike in the Spanish Peaks section of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, located just off the Gallatin Canyon about halfway between Bozeman and Big Sky. Lava Lake tends to get all...

Storm Castle Peak is one of the most recognizable summit destinations in the Gallatin Canyon, about 26 miles south of Bozeman off Highway 191. The trail gains nearly 1,900 feet in 2.5 miles on a...

Before you load up the car for Windy Pass, check what you are driving. The last three miles of Portal Creek Road are rough, rocky, and not kind to standard sedans, and high clearance is not a...