Nye, Montana
Top Spots in and near Nye
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Nye, Montana
Hike Sioux Charley Lake Trail
6.5 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 -
Fishtail, Montana
Backpack the Beartooths via the West Rosebud Trail
22.69 mi / 6795 ft gainThe West Rosebud Trail functions as one of the major routes to Granite Peak, the highest point in Montana. The trailhead (6,558') is located approximately 80 miles south of Billings in the Beartooth Absaroka Wilderness. The road to the trail passes Emerald and West Rosebud Lakes just before arriv...Read more -
Roscoe, Montana
Backpack to Rainbow Lake via the East Rosebud Trail
3.016 mi / 1600 ft gainAlso known as "The Beaten Path", the East Rosebud Trail is a highly traveled and well maintained trail with amazing views and a handful of lakes along the route. The trail is ultimately 26 miles long and places you near Cooke City. Rainbow Lake is located 7 miles from the trailhead and is a perfe...Read more -
Roscoe, Montana
Backpack Granite Peak
5.014 miThere are a few ways to approach Granite Peak. The most popular route is the Mystic Lake trail in West Rosebud. It lies primarily on opinion as to which route is the best, easiest, or most scenic. I chose to start at the Phantom Creek trailhead in the East Rosebud Valley. You will follow this tra...Read more -
Roscoe, Montana
Backpack to the Beartooths
5.014 mi / 7620 ft gainWe stood there, against the wind, looking at 3-4 pitches. The line appeared too good to be true. It was a bit of an ice pitch, followed by a snow coliour, finishing with a pitch of mixed climbing that would take us to the top.I'd heard things about The Beartooths. But, they weren’t validated unti...Read more -
Mc Leod, Montana
Hike to the Natural Bridge Falls
5.02 mi / 300 ft gainAlthough this recreation area is at minimum 30 minutes out from any town, the road leading to the location is amazing and allows for some sweet views. Once you arrive, there will be a relatively small, paved place to park as well as bathrooms. Right behind the bathroom is the start to the trail.T...Read more -
Park County, Montana
Backpack the Aero Lakes to Granite Peak
26 mi / 6200 ft gainGranite Peak is considered one of the most difficult state high-points, for its remoteness and its climbing challenge. Unfortunately, the access to this route is very remote. Fortunately, this route to the summer is the easiest way up in terms of the technical climbing challenge. This route, k...Read more -
Red Lodge, Montana
Mountain Bike Willow Creek Trail no. 10
As your driving up Redlodge Ski Mtn in the summer or spring, there is a pull off when you get almost to the top. This is a logging trail known as Willow Creek Trail no. 10 this is such a fun trail to lap a couple times in a day or just rip a "one and done" and go find some other trails.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 -
Cooke City-Silver Gate, Montana
Beartooth Highway: Silver Gate to Red Lodge
67.35 mi / 5817 ft gainBeartooth Highway: Silver Gate to Red Lodge is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Silver Gate, Montana.Read more -
Red Lodge, Montana
Snowshoeing to Silver Falls
8 miThinking we could drive straight to the trailhead in the winter was our first incorrect assumption. When we arrived, we discovered that Lake Fork Road is closed after a certain point, adding another mile or so to our hike. The snow was falling very heavily and we decided to start out and call it ...Read more -
Red Lodge, Montana
West Fork - Lake Fork of Rock Creek Trail
19 miStart out at the West Fork trailhead west of Red Lodge and begin on an epic backpacking trip. This trek can easily be done anywhere from 2-5 days depending on ability and whether or not you want to take your time. Camp first at Quinnebaugh Meadows, a large meadow with great views of the Beartoot...Read more -
Cody, Wyoming
Camp on the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River
4.0Coming out of Cooke City, MT follow the Beartooth Highway (named the most scenic byway in the U.S.) toward Beartooth Pass. Go about 8 miles.Once you drop back down into Wyoming and pass the Fox Creek campground on your left, start looking for the small break in the trees on your left. There is ...Read more -
Cody, Wyoming
Backpack to Golden & Jasper Lakes in the Beartooths
14 mi / 1000 ft gainGet ready for a challenging hike if you are not used to high elevations! This backpacking trip starts at the Island Lake trailhead a few miles west of the Beartooth Pass on Highway 212. Island lake sits at 9518 ft. elevation and your trek only goes up from there! The trail stays very flat and man...Read more -
Livingston, Montana
Summit Arrow Peak
2.4 mi / 3600 ft gainStarting in Livingston, MT, take Hwy 89 for 16 miles and take a left on Mill Creek Road. A junction with Road 540 will be reached. At this junction, continue on Mill Creek Road for another 8 miles until a large rock gully on the left is present and a wooden fence is on the right. The route is not...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Trout Lake Loop
5.01.2 mi / 243 ft gainTrout Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Nye
Nye, Montana
Woodbine Campground
Overview
Woodbine Campground is remotely located adjacent to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in southwestern Montana, about three hours...
Reed Point, Montana
West Bridger Cabin
Overview
West Bridger Cabin is open-year round for the enjoyment of outdoor enthusiasts. Guests have access to a variety of recreational ...
Reed Point, Montana
Deer Creek Cabin (Mt)
Overview
The Todd Family began building Deer Creek Cabin in 1953 and finished it in 1960. They used it as a retreat while they grazed cat...
Mc Leod, Montana
Fourmile Cabin
Overview
Fourmile Cabin is open year-round and offers guests a rustic mountain retreat surrounded by majestic scenery. The cabin offers a...
Greycliff, Montana
Big Timber / Greycliff KOA Journey
Grandpa and Grandma will love this easy-access campground on the southwest side of I-90, Exit 377. Mom and Dad can enjoy the adults-only ...
Mc Leod, Montana
Meyers Creek Cabin
Overview
Meyers Creek Cabin is located within the Meyers Creek Work Center in Custer National Forest at an altitude of 5,646 feet. The ca...