Hikes

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 t...

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 partway before turning upward towards...

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 up...

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 cre...

Cottonwood Lake has a reputation as the quintessential Crazy Mountain hike. Why? It's got everything: a rugged cirque setting, granite peaks, and far fewer people than the trails closer to Bozeman. Th...

Drinking Horse Mountain is a 2.3-mile loop located just across the road from the M trailhead. If you've ever shown up to hike the M and found the parking lot overflowing, Drinking Horse is your backup...

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 Lakes. This trail will wind you along the East Fo...

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 mo...

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...

Grotto Falls is located in Hyalite Canyon about 20 miles south of Bozeman, and it's the better waterfall hike in the canyon if you actually want to get in the water. The trail runs alongside Hyalite C...

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, br...

Hidden Lake Overlook is one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park, and it lives up to the hype. The 1.3-mile trail starts right behind the Logan Pass Visitor Center at 6,646 feet and clim...

Holland Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall on Holland Creek in the Swan Valley, located inside Flathead National Forest about four hours west of Bozeman near the small town of Condon. The trail is 3.1 ...

The Hyalite Lake trail is located just south of Bozeman and starts near the Hyalite reservoir....

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 is...

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

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 ro...

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 wi...

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 South...

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 u...

Pine Creek Falls is a 100-foot, multi-tiered chute located in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness just outside of Livingston. The reward here feels way out of proportion to the effort required, making i...

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 Liv...

Bozeman Creek Trail, otherwise known as Sourdough Canyon Trail, is the go-to hike for people who want to get outside without driving too far. The trail follows an old road grade along Bozeman Creek, m...

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 serie...

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...

If you're looking for a multi-day backcountry adventure that avoids the crowds of neighboring Yellowstone, The Beaten Path delivers. This 26-mile point-to-point traverse cuts through the heart of the ...

Tumbledown Lake is located in 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 an...

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 suggesti...