Hikes near Gallatin Canyon
Garnet Mountain
Gallatin Canyon36 minutes from Bozeman2,776 ft gain
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...
Lava Lake
Gallatin Canyon37 minutes from Bozeman1,451 ft gain
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...
Mirror Lake
Gallatin Canyon60 minutes from Bozeman2,200 ft gain
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...
Spanish Lakes
Gallatin Canyon62 minutes from Bozeman2,858 ft gain
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
Big Sky36 minutes from Bozeman1,880 ft gain
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...
Windy Pass
Big Sky57 minutes from Bozeman1,270 ft gain
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...