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

  • West Glacier, Montana

    Rocky Point via Lake McDonald Trail

    5.0
    1.63 mi / 138 ft gain
    The Rocky Point Trail via Lake McDonald is a short, scenic hike in Glacier National Park that offers peaceful views of Lake McDonald, gentle terrain, and a quieter alternative to more heavily trafficked areas. Ideal for families and casual hikers, this easy trail winds through a fire-scarred lo...
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  • Thompson Falls, Montana

    Blossom Lakes Trail

    4.0
    5.73 mi / 1299 ft gain
    Blossom Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Saltese, Montana.
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  • Denton, Montana

    Founders Hut

    9 mi / 1000 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Noxon, Montana

    Saint Paul Lake Trail

    4.0
    6.8 mi / 1998 ft gain
    Saint Paul Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Noxon, Montana.
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  • Glacier County, Montana

    Ptarmigan Lake Trail

    8.78 mi / 1978 ft gain
    Ptarmigan 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.
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  • White Sulphur Springs, Montana

    Kings Hill Pass Trail

    5.9 mi / 1800 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Helena, Montana

    Rodney Ridge Trail

    2.6 mi / 300 ft gain
    With 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...
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  • Cooke City-Silver Gate, Montana

    Rock Island Lake Trail

    6.86 mi / 771 ft gain
    Rock Island Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Cooke City, Montana.
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  • Nye, Montana

    Hike Sioux Charley Lake Trail

    5.0
    6.5 mi / 931 ft gain
    From the trailhead hike about 2.5 miles to Sioux Charley lake with varying inclines of terrain, all in all a very easy and delightful hike.
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  • Libby, Montana

    Leigh Lake Trail #132

    5.0
    2.66 mi / 1339 ft gain
    Leigh Lake Trail #132 is a short, but difficult hike. With the elevation gain greater than 1300 feet, you'll get quite the workout -- keep this in mind if thinking about brining small kids or pets. In fact, there are sections where you may be climbing up on all fours. Along the route, you'll pass...
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  • Columbia Falls, Montana

    Canyon Creek Snowmobile Trail

    27.51 mi / 3856.3 ft gain
    Canyon Creek Snowmobile Trail: Montana's Winter Backcountry Epic The Canyon Creek Snowmobile Trail starting at Canyon Creek Road delivers a 27.5-mile round-trip winter adventure through some of northwest Montana's most spectacular terrain. This route winds through pristine alpine forests, climbs...
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