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College M Trail #511

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.1 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. MT
  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. …Gallatin National Forest
  5. Bridger Range
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“Probably the most popular hike in Bozeman. ”

Sam H
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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Point to Point

5,765' 1,757 m

High

4,973' 1,516 m

Low

792' 241 m

Up

176' 54 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

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Description

From the incredibly popular "College M" trailhead, pick from the various route options easy, intermediate, or difficult to gain the wonderful view of the Gallatin Valley from the "College M" - a large rock sculpture of the letter "M" visible from all over the Bozeman Area.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Gallatin National Forest Office

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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 10 votes

#8

in Bridger Range

#8634

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  4.1 from 10 votes
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Trail Rankings

#8

in Bridger Range

#219

in Montana

#8,634

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The College "M" from the The College M Trail.
Apr 22, 2015 near Bozeman, MT

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Jan 10, 2022
Katie Osland
Snowy but packed down 1.4mi
May 28, 2021
R B
May 14, 2020
Patrick Moran
Beautiful day, went to Bridger Valley viewpoint. Solo. 4mi — 2h 30m
May 13, 2020
Jadyn Kelley
3.1mi
Jul 10, 2019
Renee Kerznar
May 19, 2019
Matthew Grassi
6mi — 12h 00m
Nov 12, 2018
Rob Jones
Jul 4, 2018
Don Ward
Kathy, Lindsay, Matt and me. 2.9mi

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