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Montana
23.2 mi
Distance
1,745 ft
Gain
8h 36m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Big Sky South (Snowmo)
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Big Sky South is a lengthy snowmobile trail offering expansive views across the Big Sky region with moderate elevation gain spread over nearly 23 miles. This trail traverses varied terrain typical of the northern Madison Range foothills, providing a challenging but accessible backcountry experience. The route is best suited for winter snowmobile access, though summer hiking is possible on the established corridor.
Gneiss Creek (WK7)
~4 min drive
This trailhead along Highway 191 in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Gneiss Creek Trail Gneiss Creek Trail This moderate 13.9-mile (22.4-km) one-way hike that can start at either the Gneiss Creek Trailhead along Highway 191 and the western boundary…
Cougar Creek (Snowmo)
~5 min drive
Long, gentle 15.66-mile trail through Cougar Creek with minimal elevation gain.
Whits Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 643 ft elevation gain near Whits Lake, Montana.
Johnson Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.46-mile hike to Johnson Lake with 1,040 ft elevation gain.
Riverside Ski Trails Trailhead (WK9)
~13 min drive
The Riverside Ski Trail provides several easy options to ski along the Madison River and enjoy views of both the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. Boundary Street to loops: 1 mile (1.6 km) Downriver loop, full: 3.5 miles (5.6 km) Downriver loop, short: 2.2 miles (3.5 km) U…
Mount Hebgen
~10 min drive
Moderate 10.73-mile climb with 1,641 ft elevation gain near Hebgen Lake.
Boundary Trail (Xc)
~11 min drive
Moderate 4.58-mile cross-country backcountry route through Montana wilderness.
Dutchman Basin
~8 min drive
Short, easy basin trail with gentle elevation gain near Dutchman Basin.
Gneiss Creek Trail
~3 min drive
Moderate out-and-back creek hike through Montana forest with steady elevation gain.
Madison Arm Loop (Snowmo)
~12 min drive
Scenic 18.49-mile winter snowmobile loop with minimal elevation gain.
