Madison County

To access the lake, take South Meadow Creek Road that exits US 287 at McAllister, MT. This dirt road will head west into the Tobacco Roots before turning into FS Road 1221 approximately 3 miles before the lake. If you are in a vehicle not equipped for off-roading, park your vehicle where FS Road 1224 branches off to the right and continue on foot. For the next 2-3 miles the road continues as a ...

Rain filled the air and fog hung low. It was to dreary to do much, but the idea of soaking in a natural warm springs beneath the peaks of the Tobacco Root mountains was too tempting to stay in side.Potosi Hot Springs is about 25 minutes out of the town of Pony, MT. It’s one of my favorite places to be. Once entering the valley, time slows down. Follow the meandering dirt road until the Potosi c...

Bell Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Harrison, Montana.

Upper Potosi Hot Springs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Pony, Montana.

Madison River from Ennis Campground is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ennis, Montana.

Hollow Top Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pony, Montana.

Louise Lake National Recreation Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pony, Montana.

Bear Trap Canyon is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Norris, Montana.

Winter Wall provides a scenic view while tackling some fun climbs! Climbs range from 5.8 - 5.11+ including trad and sport routes. The wall soaks up the sun giving you a warm spot year round. Overlooking the Madison river you can camp close by, float the river, and get on the wall all in the same day!  Follow Highway 84 over the Neat Rock bridge turn out. Continue on 84 for roughly a mile and th...