Montana
There are over 7,000 miles of trails in Montana
Most popular trails:
The Beartooth Pass Trail: is a 17-mile trail with stunning views of the Beartooth Mountains.
The Bitterroot Crest Trail: is a 42-mile long-distance trail that offers views of the Bitterroot Mountains and the Clark Fork River.
The Highline Trail: is a 38-mile trail with stunning views of Glacier National Park.
The Lolo Pass Trail: is a 12-mile trail with stunning views of the Bitterroot Valley and the Lewis and Clark Mountains.
The Piney Creek Trail: is a 10-mile trail with stunning views of the Gallatin Mountains and the Yellowstone River.
The Scapegoat Wilderness: is a wilderness area with over 1,000 miles of trails for hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding.
Best trails for certain activities:
The Beartooth Pass Trail: is a great trail for hiking with stunning views.
Glacier National Park: is a great place for mountain biking, hiking, and camping.
The Bitterroot National Forest: is a great place for horseback riding and wildlife viewing.
Yellowstone National Park: is a great place for wildlife viewing and geysers.
The Big Sky Country: is a great place for hiking and fishing.
Most challenging trails:
The Beartooth Pass Trail: is a challenging trail with a lot of elevation gain.
The Bitterroot Crest Trail: is a long-distance trail that is challenging for its length.
The Highline Trail: is a challenging trail with a lot of exposed sections.
The Lolo Pass Trail: is a challenging trail with a lot of switchbacks.
The Piney Creek Trail: is a challenging trail with a lot of river crossings.
The Scapegoat Wilderness: has many challenging trails for experienced hikers.
Most scenic trails:
The Beartooth Pass Trail: offers stunning views of the Beartooth Mountains.
The Bitterroot Crest Trail: offers views of the Bitterroot Mountains and the Clark Fork River.
The Highline Trail: offers stunning views of Glacier National Park.
The Lolo Pass Trail: offers stunning views of the Bitterroot Valley and the Lewis and Clark Mountains.
The Piney Creek Trail: offers stunning views of the Gallatin Mountains and the Yellowstone River.
The Scapegoat Wilderness: offers views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and rivers.
Most family-friendly trails:
The Hidden Lake Overlook Trail: is a short and easy trail with stunning views.
The Avalanche Lake Trail: is a moderate trail with a beautiful lake at the end.
The Grand Prismatic Spring Trail: is a short and easy trail with a large hot spring.
The Old Faithful Geyser Trail: is a short and easy trail with a famous geyser.
The Big Sky Divide Trail: is a moderate trail with stunning views.
The Crazy Mountains Trail: is a moderate trail with a variety of terrain.
Most accessible trails:
The Logan Pass Nature Trail: is a paved trail that is wheelchair accessible.
The Avalanche Lake Trail: is wheelchair accessible for part of the trail.
The Grand Prismatic Spring Trail: is wheelchair accessible for part of the trail.
The Old Faithful Geyser Trail: is wheelchair accessible for part of the trail.
The Big Sky Divide Trail: is wheelchair accessible for part of the trail.
The Crazy Mountains Trail: is wheelchair accessible for part of the trail.
Where to get permits for trails:
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP): You can get permits online, by mail, or at FWP offices.(406) 444-2900
National Park Service (NPS): You can get permits online, by mail, or at park entrance stations.(406) 888-7800
Bureau of Land Management (BLM): You can get permits online, by mail, or at BLM offices.(406) 896-5012
U.S. Forest Service (USFS): You can get permits online, by mail, or at USFS offices.(406) 329-3511
