Climbing and Caving

The Custer Gallatin National Forest affords numerous opportunities for caving and climbing. 

The Custer Gallatin National Forest is known for Ice climbing opportunities on spectacular frozen waterfalls. Much of this climbing can be found just south of Bozeman in Hyalite Canyon which is an internationally recognized ice climbing venue. Many local resources are available for visiting climbers.

Since 2018, an interagency team working with the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management has been inventorying caves in the Pryor Mountains to enhance agency management, monitoring, and protection. The caves in the Pryor Mountains are an important biologic resource for bats, insects, and other animals, providing water and shelter in an otherwise arid environment. 

Rock Climbing

The Custer Gallatin National Forest affords numerous opportunities for ice climbing on spectacular frozen waterfalls. Much of this climbing can be found just south of Bozeman in Hyalite Canyon which is an internationally recognized ice climbing venue. Many local resources are available for visiting climbers.

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Pryor Mountains

The Pryor Mountains are located 60 miles east of Red Lodge and  approximately 50 miles south of Billings. Visitors will find primitive trails and old mining roads that are ideal for ATV and UTV…