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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

Hiking
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…

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

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
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 Creek Campground

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A campground in the West Absaroka Mountains on Gardiner District. *No vehicle access due to flood-related damage. Bear Creek is a primitive campground and is only accessible by walking a short…

Beaver Creek Trailhead

Hiking
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

Hiking Picnicking
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.

Blackmore Creek Trailhead

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Hiking
Large, developed trailhead and picnic area adjacent to Hyalite ReservoirParking, accessible vault toilets available and drinking water available. The main trail leads to Blackmore Lake and continues…

Brackett Creek Trailhead

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Trailhead and jumping off point to multiple trail options and recreational opportunities on the east side of the Bridgers and in the Bangtails. Upper and Lower South Fork Brackett Creek Trailheads…

Bridger/Bangtails

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Recreational Opportunities along the east side of the Bridger Mountain Range and Bangtails.

Last updated April 2nd, 2025