Winter is a magical time in Montana, but it can cause some serious cabin fever, especially if you don’t have the means (or desire) to enjoy any snow sports. But spring will be here before you know it, and our beautiful hiking trails will be awaiting you. If you’re already dreaming of fresh air and picturesque treks, put these 9 spots on your bucket list.
- Palisade Falls Trail
Luke Weyrauch / Flickr This relaxing one mile hike is located near Bozeman, and it’s full of beautiful scenery. Palisade Falls is a great place to bring the family or anyone who is a beginner.
- Sypes Canyon Trail
Rue Marrow / alltrails.com The Sypes Canyon Trail is in the Gallatin National Forest, and you’ll see everything from valleys and ridges to the city of Bozeman on the 6.2 mile trek.
- Mystic Lake Trail
David Kelly / alltrails.com This 5.7 mile moderately challenging trail is, without a doubt, one of the most visually stunning hikes in Montana. You’ll find it in the Custer National Forest near the tiny towns of Roscoe and Fishtail.
- New World Gulch Trail
Paul Shimshak / alltrails.com This trail is located southeast of Bozeman, branching off of Bear Canyon along the east slope of Mount Ellis. It’s a lengthy trail, just over 10 miles in entirety, but it’s considered an easy hike good for all skill levels.
- Kim Williams Nature Trail
Nigel McCallum / alltrails.com You’ll see Missoula at its best on this 9.8 mile trail, which features everything from forest and waterfalls to city views and wild flowers. This is where the locals go for a good long run or a relaxing walk.
- Grinnell Glacier Trail
Justin P / alltrails.com Glacier National Park’s most famous hike is a must for any Montanan. It’s 9.8 miles out and back, but you can always just hike part of it if the length is daunting.
- Beehive Basin Trail #40
Richard Harding / alltrails.com The Big Sky area is a hiker’s paradise, and the Beehive Basin Trail is a moderately challenging 7 mile hike best taken by slightly more experienced hikers. Should you attempt it, you’ll be treated to wildflowers, glacial lakes and gorgeous views.
- Lava Lake Trail
Maddie Pollice / alltrails.com The Lava Lake (also called Cascade Creek) Trail is a 6 mile out and back trail that climbs 1600 feet to a beautiful lake setting that is surrounded by the Spanish Peaks. It’s located about 30 minutes south of Bozeman, and it’s incredible.
- St. Mary and Virginia Falls Trail
Jeff Rogers / alltrails.com You’ll find this gorgeous 3 mile trail in the East Glacier Park area, and it’s an easy hike with some scenic rewards.
There’s nothing quite like a beautiful Montana hike. Here are 10 more trails that will lead you to unforgettable places.
Luke Weyrauch / Flickr
This relaxing one mile hike is located near Bozeman, and it’s full of beautiful scenery. Palisade Falls is a great place to bring the family or anyone who is a beginner.
Rue Marrow / alltrails.com
The Sypes Canyon Trail is in the Gallatin National Forest, and you’ll see everything from valleys and ridges to the city of Bozeman on the 6.2 mile trek.
David Kelly / alltrails.com
This 5.7 mile moderately challenging trail is, without a doubt, one of the most visually stunning hikes in Montana. You’ll find it in the Custer National Forest near the tiny towns of Roscoe and Fishtail.
Paul Shimshak / alltrails.com
This trail is located southeast of Bozeman, branching off of Bear Canyon along the east slope of Mount Ellis. It’s a lengthy trail, just over 10 miles in entirety, but it’s considered an easy hike good for all skill levels.
Nigel McCallum / alltrails.com
You’ll see Missoula at its best on this 9.8 mile trail, which features everything from forest and waterfalls to city views and wild flowers. This is where the locals go for a good long run or a relaxing walk.
Justin P / alltrails.com
Glacier National Park’s most famous hike is a must for any Montanan. It’s 9.8 miles out and back, but you can always just hike part of it if the length is daunting.
Richard Harding / alltrails.com
The Big Sky area is a hiker’s paradise, and the Beehive Basin Trail is a moderately challenging 7 mile hike best taken by slightly more experienced hikers. Should you attempt it, you’ll be treated to wildflowers, glacial lakes and gorgeous views.
Maddie Pollice / alltrails.com
The Lava Lake (also called Cascade Creek) Trail is a 6 mile out and back trail that climbs 1600 feet to a beautiful lake setting that is surrounded by the Spanish Peaks. It’s located about 30 minutes south of Bozeman, and it’s incredible.
Jeff Rogers / alltrails.com
You’ll find this gorgeous 3 mile trail in the East Glacier Park area, and it’s an easy hike with some scenic rewards.
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