Big Sky & Gallatin Canyon

Hikes & Trail Guides

Discover the best hiking trails near Big Sky and Gallatin Canyon, Montana. From wildflower-filled meadows to rugged mountain summits, find trail guides for some of Montana's most dramatic landscapes.

Beehive Basin

6.3 miModerate
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

8 miStrenuous
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

5.5 miModerate
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...

Ousel Falls

1.6 miEasy
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...

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