Horse Riding and Camping
Camping with stock is not allowed in most developed campgrounds. However, some sites provide facilities specifically designed to accommodate stock.
Weed seed free hay is required everywhere on National Forest lands
Please also note that storage of horse feeds other than hay must comply with the Forest-wide Food Storage Order.
A list of recreation sites with stock facilities on the Gallatin National Forest is available.
For more information about specific recreation opportunities on the Gallatin National Forest, please contact one of our district offices.
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Bad Canyon Trail (# 94)
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…
Battle Ridge Trailhead
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)
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)
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…
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…
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…
Chesnut Trailhead
Site Open
A steeper trail that leads to the top of Chesnut Mountain and meanders along the ridgeline for several miles. Provides access to several other trails in the backcountry.At 1.2 miles, a one-mile…
Columbine Pass Trail (# 97)
Columbine Pass Trail (# 97) is 3.7 miles long. Trail begins at Jordan Lake off the West Fork Stillwater Trail (#90) and ends at district boundary/Columbine Pass. This trail continues into the…
Corral Creek Trail (# 9)
Corral Creek Trail (# 9) is 4.1 miles long. This is a beautiful but strenuous trail that curves around Sheridan Point and leads to the headwaters of Corral Creek on the Line Creek Plateau. From the…