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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West Glacier, Montana
Rocky Point via Lake McDonald Trail
5.01.63 mi / 138 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Thompson Falls, Montana
Blossom Lakes Trail
4.05.73 mi / 1299 ft gainBlossom Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Saltese, Montana.Read more -
Denton, Montana
Founders Hut
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 -
Noxon, Montana
Saint Paul Lake Trail
4.06.8 mi / 1998 ft gainSaint Paul Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Noxon, 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 -
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 -
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 -
Nye, Montana
Hike Sioux Charley Lake Trail
5.06.5 mi / 931 ft gainFrom 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.Read more -
Libby, Montana
Leigh Lake Trail #132
5.02.66 mi / 1339 ft gainLeigh 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...Read more -
Columbia Falls, Montana
Canyon Creek Snowmobile Trail
27.51 mi / 3856.3 ft gainCanyon 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...Read more