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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Blackmore Creek Trailhead
Site Open
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
Site Open
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
Recreational Opportunities along the east side of the Bridger Mountain Range and Bangtails.
Buck Ridge
Trailhead at the end of Doe Creek Road, small parking area. Trail follows ridgeline between Buck Creek to the south and the Big Sky area to the north. Connects to numerous side trails.District…
Buffalo Horn Trailhead
Trail provides access to many other trail in the drainage, good opportunities exist for a looped day hike. Trailhead has horse ramp and toilet.
Cache Creek Area
An access point into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness - Taylor Hilgard Unit most trails lead into the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Hunting, fishing, horse camping and backcountry hiking are…
Camp Senia Trail (# 16)
Camp Senia Trail (# 16) is 7 miles long. The trail leads from the West Fork Road and connects to trails that lead to Red Lodge Creek, Crow Lake, Sylvan Lake and East Rosebud Lake (Spread Creek…
Capitol Rock Natural Landmark
Site Open
Capitol Rock, located in the Long Pines land unit in Montana, is a massive white sandstone remnant which originated as a volcanic ash deposit. This unique formation resembles the Nation's Capitol…
Cascade Campground
View this site on Recreation.govThe Cascade Campground is located 10.4 miles up the West Fork Rock Creek Road, near Red Lodge, MT. It conveniently sits along Forest Road 2071, which is paved for most…
Castle Creek Trail (# 72)
Castle Creek Trail (# 72) is 5.9 miles long. Trail begins and ends at Picket Pin Road (Forest Road 2140). Elevation change: 2600 feet. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain…