Montana
Looking for the best hiking in Montana? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Montana. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Montana
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White Sulphur Springs, Montana
Kings Hill Pass Trail
5.9 mi / 1800 ft gainThe Kings Hill Pass Trail is located off Highway 89 in the Little Belt Mountains of the Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest. Kings Hill is considered a scenic byway and climbs to an elevation just over 7,200 feet at the pass. Kings Hill Pass Trail is considered a more difficult trail and se...Read more -
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Beehive Basin Trail No. 40
5.07.01 mi / 1601 ft gainBeehive Basin Trail No. 40 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Sky, Montana.Read more -
Glacier County, Montana
Ptarmigan Lake Trail
8.78 mi / 1978 ft gainPtarmigan Lake Trail is an 8.6 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Babb, Montana in Glacier National Park.Read more -
Whitefish, Montana
Lion Mountain Trail
2.92 mi / 453 ft gainLion Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitefish, Montana.Read more -
Rising Sun, Montana
Baring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail
1.96 mi / 246 ft gainBaring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail to a waterfall located near the southern end of St. Mary Lake in East Glacier Park Village, Montana.Read more -
Denton, Montana
Spend the night at the Founders Hut and see the Prairie like you never have before!
9 mi / 1000 ft gainThe American Prairie Reserve (APR) in northeast and central Montana is the largest conservation project in the Lower 48, and a work in progress. It's an effort to acquire more than three million acres of land to create the largest wildlife reserve in the Continental US, as well as as an effort t...Read more -
Browning, Montana
The Garden Wall
15.16 mi / 3944 ft gainThe Garden Wall Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near West Glacier, Montana.Read more -
Helena, Montana
Rodney Ridge Trail
2.6 mi / 300 ft gainWith it's easy access from Rodney Street, Rodney Ridge Trail is a locals favorite. The trail heads up the ridge and provides fantastic views of Helena below. The trail is rated as moderate, and is used primarily for mountain biking and hiking. Dogs are allowed, so, you'll most like encounter a 4...Read more -
Cooke City-Silver Gate, Montana
Rock Island Lake Trail
6.86 mi / 771 ft gainRock Island Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Cooke City, Montana.Read more