Posted in Montana
January 05, 2020
These 7 Beautiful Trails Are Perfect For A Winter Hike In Montana
Winter is in full force here in Montana, but don’t think that means you have to hibernate. While you won’t be able to access some of Montana’s trails, plenty of our beautiful hiking spots are still accessible for both winter treks and snowshoeing. These are a few of our favorites.
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The Swan River Trail is a nice, easy 2.5-mile trek located just outside of Bigfork. The river is the main attraction, but you'll find all kinds of stunning scenery throughout — and it's great for snowshoeing, too.
This is an absolutely gorgeous trail perfect for winter hikes, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. It's also close to 16 miles long and pretty challenging, so you'll only want to attempt it if you're pretty experienced (or cover a few miles and call it a day).
The Beehive Basin trail is located near Big Sky Mountain Village, and it's open all year for outdoor fun. The trail is about seven miles long in its entirety, and it looks gorgeous when it's dusted with snow.
Bozeman Creek Trail is pretty massive — it's about 16 miles out-and-back. The hike parallels the beautiful Bozeman Creek and is ranked as moderate.
Located in the Bitterroot National Forest, this 5.5-mile trail is one of the best hiking and snowshoeing spots in the state. The trail features a beautiful waterfall and isn't too tough to reach, even in the snow.
The 5.5-mile Lava Lake trail is stunning in any season, but it's truly magical in the wintertime. The lake itself looks beautiful surrounded by snow.
The Sypes Canyon trail is very close to Bozeman, so it's a great pick if you live there and don't want to make a long drive. The 6-mile hike is ranked as moderate, but it's a bit steep and hilly for snowshoeing.
Don’t let the snow scare you from spending time in the great outdoors — Montana is beautiful in every season.
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