Bozeman Day Hikes
So many options out our back door! Here's a great list for you to check out:
The College `M`
| Just a few minutes from town, this trail is one of the most popular in Bozeman. There are a few different routes with varying difficulty to the top. |
| Location: |
Bridger Rd - Bozeman |
Drinking Horse Trail
| Located across from the `M` trailhead, this is a circular hike that gives great views into Bridger Canyon. This hike is great for dogs as you have to cross Bridger Creek at the beginning of the hike. |
Lava Lake
| A favorite day hike within a half hour drive of Bozeman. This hike is a steady climb up to beautiful Lava lake. |
| Location: |
Gallatin Canyon |
Sypes Canyon
| 10 minutes north of Bozeman on the north side of the Bridgers, this hike is a steady 45 minute climb to the top that has great views of the valley and Bozeman. There is a creek that is good for dogs. |
| Location: |
Bozeman - Sypes Canyon |
Sacajawea Peak
| Sacagawea Peak is known for it`s sightings of mountain goats. Not only is this a great hike with varied terrain but the trail starts at beautiful Fairy Lake. From the summit of Sacagawea Peak, you can see for miles to the east with great views of the Crazy Mountains, Spanish Peaks and the Tobacco Root Mountains. mile 21.5, make a left hand turn on Fairy Lake Road. This is approximately (1) mile past Battle Ridge Campground. Follow Fairy Lake Road (a gravel / dirt road)for approximately (5) miles to the trailhead, the base of the mountain, and the campgrounds. |
