The Best Hiking in 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 ...

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 ...

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.

Danmore Gypsum Mine, Middle View and Eastside Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Cardwell, Montana.

Beehive Basin has it all, a mini playground for outdoorsmen. My first visit was during the winter one year ago. We hoped to ski The Fourth of July Couloir, but conditions were not ideal and we left thinking about all the possible ski routes.I’ve been up numerous times since, running and climbing....

Summit View Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Ennis, Montana.

Beehive Basin Trail No. 40 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Sky, Montana.

Big Sky Ski Resort Hiking Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Sky, Montana.

Helmet and Sphinx Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail located near Ennis, Montana.

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

The trailhead is easy to find, and has a vault toilet and a decently sized parking lot. The trail leaves from right next to the toilets, and is very easy to follow. Follow a couple easy switchbacks down the hillside, cross the memorial bridge and stop to take in the beautiful scenery before follo...