Hiking & Backpacking in central montana

Whether you are looking for an easy, moderate or strenuous mountain hike, there is a trail for you! A back country backpacking adventure can be a great experience, just come prepared for unpredictable weather conditions. There are some spectacular views, just a short hike away!

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7 Lazy P Outfitting

7 Lazy P Outfitting is a historic guest ranch that has been in continuous operation since 1931. The historic ranch has a main lodge and several guest ... MORE DETAILS

Town: Choteau, MT
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Bald Hills Trail

Distance: 4.0 miles - medium useTrailhead: Trail Junction 345Trail Ends: Daisy Spring; Trail Junction 342Bald Hills Trail (345) passes through private... MORE DETAILS

Town: White Sulphur Springs, MT
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Balsinger Trail

Distance: 4.0 miles - light useTrailhead: Forest Road 839Trail Ends: Trail Junction 342Balsinger Trail (343) makes a very good one to two day hike. Th... MORE DETAILS

Town: White Sulphur Springs, MT
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Bear Gulch Trail

Distance: 3.3 miles - light useTrailhead: Boat Camp, Section 30Trail Ends: Trail Junction 331Bear Gulch Trail (310) is an access route to Smith River.... MORE DETAILS

Town: White Sulphur Springs, MT
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Bear Paw Nature Trail

The Bear Paw Nature Trail and Beaver Creek Park are steeped in local history and lore. Native Cree and Blackfeet people referred to the mountains tha... MORE DETAILS

Town: Havre, MT
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Big George Gulch Trail 251

Length: 6.1 milesTrail Begins: Trail Junction 210Trail Ends: Trail Junction 220Big George Gulch Trail (251) is 6.1 miles and recommended for use from ... MORE DETAILS

Town: Augusta, MT
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Big Snowy Trail

Distance: 8 miles - light useTrailhead: Red Hill County RoadTrail Ends: North Horsethief Canyon Road, Section 26Big Snowy Trail (650) connects Red Hil... MORE DETAILS

Town: Harlowton, MT
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Blacktail Trail

Length: 4.5 milesTrail Begins: Blacktail TrailTrail Ends: LoopBlacktail Trail (223) is a pleasant, easy to moderately difficult hike through a predomi... MORE DETAILS

Town: Choteau, MT
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Blankenbaker Trail

Distance: 2.5 miles - heavy useTrailhead: Trail Junction 303Trail Ends: Trail Junction 307Blankenbaker Trail (320) is located in parks, meadows or ope... MORE DETAILS

Town: White Sulphur Springs, MT
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Cataract Falls Trail #237

Length: 0.5 milesTrail Begins: Road 196Trail Ends: Cataract FallsObtain a Forest Visitor's map for information on travel restrictions.Area Map: Lewis... MORE DETAILS

Town: Choteau, MT
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Clary Coulee Trail

Length: 13.5 miles round tripTrail Begins: Forest Road 144Trail Ends: Trail Junction 153Clary Coulee Trail (177) is a nice day hike. It is up and back... MORE DETAILS

Town: Choteau, MT
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Cow Coulee Trail

Distance: 4.4 miles - moderate useTrailhead: Trail Junction 310Trail End: Smith River, Section 13Cow Coulee Trail (331) is an access route to Smith Ri... MORE DETAILS

Town: White Sulphur Springs, MT
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