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Hiking

The Custer Gallatin National Forest encompasses thousands of miles of hiking and riding trails.

Not every trail is detailed on the website.  For information on trails and hiking conditions not found, please contact one of our district offices.

Printable Publications

Bozeman Ranger District Hiking Trails

Map of Trails:  South Crazy Mountains

Beartooth Ranger District Hiking Trail Maps

Yellowstone Ranger District Hiking Trails

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Bacon Rind Trailhead

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The Bacon Rind trail takes off from Yellowstone National Park off Hwy 191 and heads into the Forest in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness - Monument Mountain Wilderness.Hikers should be aware of park…

Bad Canyon Trail (# 94)

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Bad Canyon Trail (# 94) is 5 miles long. Trail begins at T4S R 15E Sec 16, passes Beartrap Trail No. 95 junction, and ends at Forest Boundary T4S R 15E Sec 1. The trail is accessed by hiking 7.1…

Basin Campground

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Basin Campground is nestled in the trees along the banks of the West Fork of Rock Creek. Basin Lakes National Recreation Trail (#61) is a short distance from the campground. Silver Run National…

Battle Ridge Trailhead

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Provides access to a ridgeline trail in the central Bridgers, eventually feeding into Ross Pass and the Bridger Foothills National Recreation Trail.Provides access to multiple connector trails.

Bear Track Trail (# 8)

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Bear Track Trail (# 8) 12.5 miles long. Access is from the Bear Track Trailhead, but also from the Timberline Trailhead, or Silver Run Plateau Trailhead.Bear Track Trail climbs steadily from Rock…

Beartrap Trail (# 95)

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Beartrap Trail (# 95) is 7.1 miles long. The trail begins at the Bridger Trailhead on Forest Road 1176 and ends at Bad Canyon Trail (# 94). Approximately 2 miles from the trailhead, you must turn…

Beaver Creek Trailhead

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Beaver Creek Trailhead is the jumping off point for several backcountry options. Designated Camping areas in Beaver CreekThe West Fork of Beaver Creek and Trail #222 leading to Avalanche Lake take…

Big Timber Canyon

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Big Timber Canyon includes Half Moon Camp Ground, Picnic Area, and Big Timber Canyon Trail head.

Blackmore Camp

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A picnic area in the Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman District.

Last updated April 2, 2025