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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Snowbank Campground
Site Open
View this site on Recreation.govA campground in the West Absaroka Mountains on the Yellowstone District.
Sourdough/Bozeman Creek Trailhead
Site Open
A popular route following a road base along Bozeman Creek to Mystic Lake. The lake offers good fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. In winter a groomed classic and skate ski trail in…
South Cottonwood Trail
A great hiking, mountain biking and trail running well maintained trail that follows South Cottonwood Creek through dense forest and meadows. The trail can connect to Hyalite Canyon via History Rock…
Spanish Creek Trailhead
Northern access trailhead to the Spanish Peaks this access point is a large, popular trailhead with a developed parking area, picnic sites, toilets and drinking water. Trails provide access to…
Spread Creek Trail (# 13)
Spread Creek Trail (# 13) is 7.5 miles long. The trail begins at East Rosebud Campground and climbs to East Rosebud Plateau and passes spur trails to Sylvan Lake and Crow Lake. The trail ends at the…
Stillwater Trail (# 24)
Stillwater Trail (# 24) is 26 miles long. The trail begins at Stillwater Trailhead and follows the Stillwater River for 3.25 miles to Sioux Charley Lake, a popular day hike destination. From Sioux…
Storm Castle Creek Trailhead
Site Open
Trailhead starting at the end of Storm Castle Creek Road. Trail leads to Hyalite Peak and provides access to the Gallatin Crest.Last two miles of road are not recommended for low clearance…
Suce Creek Picnic Area
View this site on Recreation.govA picnic area in the West Absaroka Mountains on the Yellowstone District.
Sypes Canyon Trailhead
Site Open
Trailhead is at the end of Sypes Canyon Road, located within Sypes Canyon Subdivision. Please respect private land and stay on designated access route. Popular hiking route, providing access to the…
Targhee Pass Trailhead
A trailhead along the MT/ID border that provides access to both motorized and non-motorized recreation. Stay low to access the Lionhead OHV designated riding area and refer to Forest Maps, Motor…