Biking
For information on where bicycles are prohibited year-long, seasonal restrictions, and trail timeshare information, please see the alerts page.
Miles of mountain biking and road cycling exist on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. These opportunities are typically best between June and October, but regardless of season, bikers should always:
- Electric bikes (or E-bikes) are considered motorized vehicles and are ONLY allowed on motorized routes.
- Practice low impact to the soil by limiting riding shortly after the rain, keeping skidding to a minimum, packing out litter and staying on designated trails.
- Control your bicycle, anticipate other trail users including runners, hikers, bicyclists or horses around blind corners and slow down accordingly.
- Always yield the trail. Bicycles are fast and can scare people or livestock. Always make your approach known well in advance; a friendly greeting or bell works well.
- When approaching oncoming traffic on narrow trails, slow down and move off the trail to the downhill side. Give animals extra room and time to adjust to you, all mountain bikers are judged by your actions. Make contacts friendly no matter how brief.
- Leave gates as you found them, respect private property and route closures.
- Know the area, your equipment and plan accordingly, dressing for the weather. Riders should be self-sufficient at all times, wear a helmet and carry necessary supplies for changes in equipment or weather conditions.
- During fall rides, wear a hunter orange mesh vest or bright colors and attach a bear bell to your bike bag to warn hunters of your presence. Do the same for any dog companion joining the ride.
Mountain Biking
The Custer Gallatin National Forest contains miles of mountain biking trails suitable for a wide range of experience levels. For information on which trails permit mountain biking, contact the appropriate district office.
For information on where bicycles are prohibited year-long, seasonal restrictions, and trail timeshare information, please see the alerts page.
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Lick Creek Trailhead
A short OHV out and back trail and mountain bike loop in Hyalite providing a couple loops.Features great views of Hyalite Reservoir and surrounding area. Some single-track, gravel road, old logging…
Lower Lake Fork Trail (# 2A)
Lower Lake Fork Trail (# 2A) is 2 miles long and leads from the old Richel Lodge site on the Lake Fork Road (Forest Road 2346) to Lake Fork Trail (# 2) parking area. This trail follows the cascading…
Meyers Creek Cabin
Site Open
Meyers Creek Cabin is located in the western part of the Beartooth Ranger District. Meyers Creek Cabin is an historic ranger station which has been used by the Forest Service since 1906. From that…
Meyers Creek Trail (# 27)
Meyers Creek Trail (# 27) is 4.5 miles long. This is a primitive unsurfaced trail open to motorcycles, mountain bikes, horseback riding, and hiking. Please refer to the Beartooth Motor Vehicle Use…
Middle Cottonwood Trailhead
Popular hiking trail providing access to the southwestern portion of the Bridger Foothills National Recreation Trail.Parking area at end of access road.
Moser Creek Trailhead
An old logging road base that provides some single track and double track riding, used for skiing, hiking and trail running as well.
Mount Maurice Trail (# 6)
Mount Maurice Trail (# 6) is 7 miles long. The trail climbs from Rock Creek Canyon to Line Creek Plateau and intersects with the North Line Creek Spur Trail (# 7A). Elevation change: 3200 feet. The…
North Cottonwood Access Trailhead
An easement providing access to National Forest System lands and the trail along North Cottonwood Creek. Trail eventually feeds into Bridger Foothills trail. Please respect private land on stay on…
Palisades Campground
Palisades Campground is a free campground, located at the end of Palisades Road #2010 near Red Lodge, just below Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort and the palisades geological formation. The Willow Creek…
Parkside Trail (# 103)
Parkside National Recreation Trail (# 103) is 2.3 miles long. The trail begins at Parkside Campground and ends at M-K Campground passing through pine forests and open meadows of Rock Creek Canyon.…