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Top trails in Montana (10)

Glacier NP
Moderate
Highline Trail

Cliffside traverse of the Garden Wall. 8 mi with about 800 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
11.8 mi
Gain:
800 ft
Type:
Point to Point
Glacier NP
Hard
Grinnell Glacier

Glacier-fed turquoise lake under the Garden Wall. 6 mi with about 1,840 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
10.6 mi
Gain:
1,840 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Glacier NP
Moderate
Avalanche Lake

Old-growth cedars to a cliff-ringed lake. 9 mi with about 760 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
5.9 mi
Gain:
760 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Lee Metcalf Wilderness
Moderate
Beehive Basin

Bozeman classic with Spanish Peaks views. 4 mi with about 1,500 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
6.4 mi
Gain:
1,500 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Bozeman
Moderate
The 'M' Trail

Bozeman's after-work sunset hike. 5 mi with about 800 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
1.5 mi
Gain:
800 ft
Type:
Loop
Glacier NP
Hard
Highline Trail

Garden Wall traverse from Logan Pass to The Loop. 8 mi with about 1,950 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
11.8 mi
Gain:
1,950 ft
Type:
Point to Point
Custer-Gallatin NF
Easy
Grotto Falls Trail

Stroller-friendly cascade in Hyalite Canyon. 4 mi with about 400 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
2.4 mi
Gain:
400 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Glacier NP
Moderate
Iceberg Lake

Cirque lake ringed by 3,000-foot walls with floating bergs into July. 7 mi with about 1,450 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
9.7 mi
Gain:
1,450 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Glacier NP
Easy
Hidden Lake Overlook

Logan Pass classic with mountain goats and a glacier-fed lake panorama. 7 mi with about 550 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
2.7 mi
Gain:
550 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Custer Gallatin NF
Moderate
Lava Lake Trail

Forested creek climb to an alpine lake under the Spanish Peaks. 8 mi with about 1,600 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
5.8 mi
Gain:
1,600 ft
Type:
Out & Back