The Best Hiking in Augusta

Located in the Lewis and Clark National Forest on the Rocky Mountain Front, this hike will give the best bang for your buck -- it's about as easy as they come but still boasts outstanding views. The falls are roaring in the spring with snow melt, tranquil in the summer and fall, and permit some d...

The hike up Willow Creek Gorge is one of my favorites so far. Unfortunately, because of the terrain and elevation gain, I wouldn't recommend taking young kids but if you do, make sure they're attached to you in some way. There are no services at the trail head, so make sure to bring everything yo...

Devil's Glen - Dearborn 206 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Augusta, Montana.

Scapegoat Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Augusta, Montana.

Located an hour and forty minutes east of Great Falls Montana, Crown Mountain is a fun day hike, and you'll see few if any other people. The nearest town is Augusta and a great place to stop for a burger and beer at Buckhorn Bar afterward.  From Augusta, head West on Benchmark Road for 20 miles. ...

Gibson Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Augusta, Montana.

Chinese Wall Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Augusta, Montana.

Ear Mountain's trailhead is located about 125 miles north of Helena. Besides being a hefty hike, Ear Mountain's unique shape draws attention to it every year. It has a flat top while also having sheer cliffs on either side. It sticks out from the main walls on the Rocky Mountain Front, and if you...

After driving over Rogers Pass more times than I can count, we finally made it a point to stop and check out the Continental Divide Trail No. 440 -- glad we did. If you've driven the pass, you've seen the trail head about 66 miles west of Great Falls -- the wooden stairs off the right side of th...

Headquarters Creek Pass to Rocky Mountain is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Choteau, Montana.

Our Lake From South Fork Teton Trailhead is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Choteau, Montana.

Middle Fork Teton River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Choteau, Montana.

The trail head to Jones Creeks is just off of Teton River Road (the road that takes you up to Teton Pass Ski Area) and is marked with a sign, however it's only visible when you're coming down from Teton Pass. If you miss the sign, keep in mind it's about two miles past the Cave Mountain Forest Se...

Flesher Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Canyon Creek, Montana.

Arrastra Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lincoln, Montana.

The Mount Werner Trail starts at the Blackleaf Canyon Trailhead in the Montana front range of the Rocky Mountains. On a side note, Blackleaf Canyon is also a popular rock climbing area. On the trail, you'll walk along Blackleaf Creek, and Muddy Creek so water will be available during the hike in ...