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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North Fork Waldron Creek Ski Trail

Length: 5 km of more difficult trail; no grooming.Trail Begins: Road 14Train Ends: Upper Waldron BasinArea Map: Lewis and Clark (Rocky Mountain Diviso... MORE DETAILS

Town: Choteau, MT
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O'Brien Creek Ski Trail

Length: 2 km of easiest, 2.5 km of more difficult and 2.2 of most difficult trail; no grooming.Trail Begins: Kings Hill Pass parking lotTrail Ends: US... MORE DETAILS

Town: Neihart, MT
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Old Baldy Trail

Distance: 4.6 milesTrailhead: Forest Trail 345 Trail Ends: Old BaldyOld Baldy Trail is an excellent trail to use if planning a 2 to 4 day trip into th... MORE DETAILS

Town: White Sulphur Springs, MT
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Our Lake

Trail length: 3.5 miles, 7 miles round-tripA glacier lily droops between furry paws. A marmot surveys the meadow from its perch on a sun-warmed boulde... MORE DETAILS

Town: Choteau, MT
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Parker Ridge Trail

Distance: 4.0 milesTrailhead: Trail Junction 317Trail Ends: Boot Camp, Section 6Parker Ridge Trail (309) is one of the few access routes to the Smith ... MORE DETAILS

Town: White Sulphur Springs, MT
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Patrol Mountain Trail

Length: 12.0 milesTrail Begins: Trail Junction 212Trail Ends: Patrol LookoutPatrol Mountain Trail (213) is steep with grades of 30 percent. There is o... MORE DETAILS

Town: Choteau, MT
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Petty Ford Creek Trail

Length: 3.4 milesTrail Begins: Forest Road 235Trail Ends: Trail Junction 215On Petty Ford Creek Trail (244) you should keep in mind the availability o... MORE DETAILS

Town: Choteau, MT
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Pioneer Ridge Trail

Distance: 8.5 milesTrailhead: Trail Junction 736Trail Ends: Highway 89Pioneer Ridge Trail (734) is an excellent trail for a 1 to 3 day hike. The recom... MORE DETAILS

Town: White Sulphur Springs, MT
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Rierdon Gulch Trail

Length: 8 milesTrail Begins: Forest Road 109Trail Ends: Trail Junction 135Rierdon Gulch Trail (126) is very scenic but is included in a cattle grazing... MORE DETAILS

Town: Choteau, MT
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River's Edge Trail

Rivers Edge Trail offers an unparalleled outdoor experience to residents and visitors of Great Falls. Fifty-eight miles of trail along both sides of ... MORE DETAILS

Town: Great Falls, MT
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Robertson Spring Trail

Distance: 2.0 miles. Heavy use.Trailhead: Trail Junction 301Trail Ends: South Fork of Deep CreekRobertson Spring Trail (317) is very steep and rocky.... MORE DETAILS

Town: White Sulphur Springs, MT
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Rock Creek Ski Trail

Length: 2.9 of km easiest trail; no grooming.Trail Begins: Crystal Lake winter trailheadTrail Ends: LoopArea Map: Lewis and Clark (Rocky Mountain Divi... MORE DETAILS

Town: Lewistown, MT
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