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 4.4 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. MT
  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. …Gallatin National Forest
  5. Bridger Range
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“A mellow afternoon hike, close to Bozeman. ”

Sam H
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Map Key

1.2

Miles

1.9

KM

Point to Point

5,939' 1,810 m

High

5,463' 1,665 m

Low

476' 145 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail's close proximity to Bozeman means it can be popular. However, there are lots of little nooks and crannies along the corridor that allow hikers to step off for a relaxing sit.

Possible extensions that would lengthen this excursion can be developed by linking up to Truman Gulch, The College M Trail, or Sypes Canyon via the Bridger Foothills Trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Gallatin National Forest Office

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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 8 votes

#7

in Bridger Range

#8030

Overall
  4.4 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#7

in Bridger Range

#207

in Montana

#8,030

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Hiking up the trail
Aug 6, 2019 near Bozeman, MT
The stark difference between a south and north facing slope
Jul 30, 2018 near Bozeman, MT

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Check-Ins

Aug 1, 2022
Joseph Lehman
Jul 11, 2020
Kathy Higgins
May 21, 2020
Patrick Moran
Solo, nice 2.8mi — 1h 10m
Apr 6, 2020
Ryley Rodriguez
Aug 5, 2019
Betsy S
Trail was in great shape! 1.2mi
Jan 6, 2019
Warren S
Dec 30, 2018
Warren S
May 20, 2016
Steven Ray

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