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 trail that...

The hike to Blue and Granite Lakes, officially known as Big Timber Creek Trail, is a popular Crazy Mountain Destination. It follows the beautiful Big Timber Creek part way before turning upwards towards two beautiful alpine lakes. Don't miss the views...

This hike winds below the chairlifts of the Bridger Bowl Ski Area in one of the quickest routes to the ridge of the Bridger Mountains. Without wasting too much time, the trail begins a steep ascent upwards and doesn't stop until...

If you're looking for a quiet and challenging hike away from tourists, Campfire Lake in the Crazy Mountain Range is a great option. The trail winds through thick forests into open meadows, follows creeks and leads you up to a ridge...

For a day hike close to Bozeman that offers stunning scenery and ends with fishing and camping opportunities, look no further than Emerald and Heather Lake. This trail will wind you along the East Fork of Hyalite Creek to two beautiful...

Sacagawea Peak is located in the Gallatin National Forest and is the highest point in the Bridger mountain range sitting at 9,665 feet. You can reach the peak from several different trails, but the most popular path starts at Fairy Lake...

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 and Hyalite Ridge....

If you find yourself in the Swan Valley area and want to get away from the Holland Lake tourist traffic, the hike to Hall Lake is a great option. The gradual four mile hike takes you through thick, brushy forest and...

The Hyalite Lake trail is located just south of Bozeman and starts near the Hyalite reservoir. The first four miles of the trail leads you through the thick pine forests of Hyalite Canyon. The lack of mountain views through the trees...

If you ask a local Montanan for a family-friendly hike recommendation near Bozeman there is about a 90% chance they will recommend Lava Lake. The trail is located in the Spanish Peaks section of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area and is...

Louise Lake is a short, family friendly day hike located in the Tobacco Root Mountains. The trail offers beautiful views of the Beaverheard-Deerlodge National Forest, but the biggest draw to Louise Lake is the giant cutthroat trout....

If you're looking for a challenging day hike near Bozeman, Blackmore Peak is a great option. The trail starts out fairly easy through thick conifer forest and winds down to Blackmore Lake where you will get a nice view of the...

Palisade Falls is located near the Hyalite Reservoir just south of Bozeman. The short, paved, half mile hike to the falls begins at the East Fork of Hyalite Creek. You will follow the forested trail up to the stunning 80 foot...

Pine Creek Lake is a 32 acre pond that sits in a huge basin surrounded by granite slabs on the north slope of Mount Black. The trail is located in the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness just outside of Livingston, about 40 miles...

From just about any location in Bozeman & Belgrade you can spot the giant, white, collegiate-style “M” posted on the South side of Baldy Mountain in the Bridger range. The “M”, constructed entirely of limestone rocks and boulders, stands for Montana...

Tumbledown Lake is located in the the Madison Range and is considered a quintessential hike in the Taylor Fork region. The trail winds through open meadows, past waterfalls, into a thick conifer forest and up to a giant basin filled with...