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Our top recommendations to enjoy Big Sky country!

Safety (Because Rachel worries)

Check the weather, roads, and trails before you go. Be prepared for rapid weather changes, including snow and freezing temperatures at any time of year.
Carry bear spray and know how to use it. Stay at least 100 yards away from bears and never approach them. Travel in groups of at least three people, especially with children. Make noise to avoid surprising bears.
It’s recommended you stay 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other wildlife, including elk and bison.
Montana is remote and wild. Always plan, prepare, and tell someone if you are going somewhere.

Close Hikes

Fairy Lake Trail

Difficulty: Easy (Drive) or Moderate (Hike)
Distance: 5 miles/2.5 hours
Elevation: 950 feet

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Drinking Horse Mountain Trail

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.2 miles/1.5 hours
Elevation: 700 feet

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Hyalite Loop Trail

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2.8 miles/1.5 hours
Elevation: 275 feet

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College “M” Trail

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2 miles/1.5 hours
Elevation: 820 feet

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South Cottonwood Trail

Difficulty: Easy/moderate
Distance: 4.9miles/2.5 hours
Elevation: 520 feet

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Grotto Falls Trail

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2.4 miles/1 hour
Elevation: 278 feet

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For the Ambitous

Storm Castle Peak

Difficulty: Hard
Distance: 5.2 miles/3.5 hours
Elevation: 1860 feet

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Sacagawea Peak

Difficulty: Hard
Distance: 4.5 miles/3.5 hours
Elevation: 1975 feet

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Lava Lake Trail

Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
Distance: 5.4 miles/3.5 hours
Elevation: 1653 feet

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Hot Springs

Bozeman Hot Springs

81123 Gallatin Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-6492

Norris Hot Springs

42 Montana Highway 84
Norris, MT 59745
(406) 685-3303

Chico Hot Springs

163 Chico Road
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4933

Worth the Drive

Yellowstone National Park

We recommend entering through the West Entrance, exploring the park, and exiting through the North Entrance back to Bozeman

North Entrance (~1.5 hours from Bozeman)

West Entrance (~2 hours from Bozeman)

Glacier National Park

Vehicle reservations must be made in advance. We recommend booking an excursion, such as a boat tour of Lake McDonald, as a substitute for a vehicle reservation.

Lake McDonald Boat Tours

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