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Fly Fish at Big Spring Creek
Lewistown, Montana
Big Spring Creek is home to big brown trout as well as rainbow trout. While most trout are about 12-18" in length, there are some larger ones waiting for you!
The creek runs for about 30 miles with gorgeous views all along the way. Almost the entirety of the creek is accessible to the public, making it a popular spot for anglers looking to catch some trout. It's close proximity to Lewistown ma...
Take a Stroll through Labyrinth Garden
Lewistown, Montana
This place is an example of finding beauty in the small places.
Labyrinth Garden is not in the mountains, but right in the middle of Lewiston Montana. It is a beautiful garden located in Frank Day Park. The sign says it is a seven-circuit labyrinth. The paths are lined with celebration stones. It is not a hike, but a short refreshing walk.
It is a place to soak in a little serenity before yo...
Stay at The Montana Bunkhouse
Moore, Montana
2 mi
/ 500 ft gain
The Montana Bunkhouse is a great place to unplug and enjoy time with friends and family. This two bedroom bunkhouse rests in the foothills of the Big Snowy mountains on the Olsen family ranch an hour from the nearest town. The building was built in 1905 as a community hall, later converted to a country school and is now a gathering place you can rent for a weekend getaway. The Bunkhouse is equ...
Collar Peak
Lewistown, Montana
5.18 mi
/ 1463 ft gain
Collar Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Hilger, Montana.
Collar Peak
Lewistown, Montana
4.81 mi
/ 1079 ft gain
Collar Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Hilger, Montana.
Uhlhorn Trail #493
Lewistown, Montana
18.71 mi
/ 4101 ft gain
Uhlhorn Trail #493 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Lewistown, Montana.
Crystal Cascades
Moore, Montana
8.68 mi
/ 2999 ft gain
Crystal Cascades via Ice Caves Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Moore, Montana.
Conquer the Montana Island Challenge
Lewistown, Montana
7.16 mi
/ 1024 ft gain
The Montana Island Challenge is held every year in August at the Half Moon Ranch located about an hour from Lewistown. The ranch has camping spots and a few bunkhouses available if you'd rather head up the day before instead of getting up at the crack of dawn the day of the race.The challenge consists of biking, hiking and running events. The bike challenge is held Friday night and requires the...
Spend the night at the Founders Hut and see the Prairie like you never have before!
Denton, Montana
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 to return the grasslands and prairie back to its original state- as well as a safe haven for the wild...
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Moore, Montana
Crystal Lake Group Campsite
Overview
The Crystal Lake Group Campground is located in the beautiful Big Snowies south of Lewistown, Montana, at 5,700 feet. Home to th...
Moore, Montana
Crystal Lake Cabin
Overview
Crystal Lake Cabin provides sweeping views of Crystal Lake in the heart of the Big Snowy Mountains of Central Montana. Located a...
Stanford, Montana
Judith Guard Station
Overview
Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the ca...
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