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Montana
15.7 mi
Distance
11 ft
Gain
5h 14m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Cougar Creek (Snowmo)
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Cougar Creek (Snowmo) is a gentle, low-elevation trail in Montana's Cougar Creek area, ideal for winter snowmobile access and summer hiking. With minimal elevation gain over 15.66 miles, this trail offers a mellow pace through accessible terrain, making it suitable for those seeking a long, easy-paced outing in a scenic Montana valley setting.
Riverside Ski Trails Trailhead (WK9)
~8 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…
Harlequin Lake Trail
~21 min drive
1.0 mi · Easy
Big Sky South (Snowmo)
~5 min drive
23-mile snowmobile trail with 1,745 ft gain near Big Sky.
Boundary Trail (Xc)
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.58-mile cross-country backcountry route through Montana wilderness.
Gneiss Creek (WK7)
~9 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…
Purple Haze (Xc)
~8 min drive
Short XC ski trail perfect for beginners and quick winter outings.
Madison Arm Loop (Snowmo)
~7 min drive
Scenic 18.49-mile winter snowmobile loop with minimal elevation gain.
Whits Lake
~11 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 643 ft elevation gain near Whits Lake, Montana.
Mount Haynes Fishing Platform
~18 min drive
<p>At the Mount Haynes Overlook, approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Madison Junction. A level boardwalk leads to the Madison River.</p>
Volunteer (Xc)
~9 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile cross-country ski trail with minimal elevation gain.