It might not seem like it, but spring is almost officially upon us. And while some of our hiking trails will remain covered in snow for a few more months, many of them are beautiful and accessible in April and May. These are a few of our favorite spring hikes.
- Drinking Horse Mountain Trail
Nichole Ohlhaber / alltrails.com This short and sweet 2-mile hike is located just outside of Bozeman, so you’ll have amazing views of Bridger Canyon and the Gallatin Valley. You’ll also find picnic tables at the top, so you can enjoy lunch with a view.
- Pine Creek Falls
Sean Davis / alltrails.com You’ll find the 2.5-mile Pine Creek Falls Trail at the Pine Creek Campground about 17 miles south of Livingston. You’ll hike through a mature forest, past a babbling brook to a beautiful waterfall.
- Camas Lake Trail
Rachel Schmidt / alltrails.com Located near Hamilton, this 4.8-mile lakeside trail is perfect for an early May adventure. Other than a fairly steep incline, this hike is a breeze.
- Sourdough Creek
Hannah Wambolt / alltrails.com If you need to get back into shape after taking winter off, head to Bozeman and find the Sourdough Creek Trail. It’s only 1.5 miles long, and you’ll enjoy a relaxing forest setting.
- Maclay Flat Nature Trail
Amy Payne / alltrails.com For an easy outside that’s just outside the Missoula city limits, check out the trail at Maclay Flat. The 1.7-mile loop offers a wide path and great mountain views — and you can bring your dogs along.
- Boiling River Trail
Wayne Dore / alltrails.com The Boiling River is located right on the Montana-Wyoming border, and the 1.3-mile trail leading to it located near Gardiner. Even if you take a hike on a cool day, you’ll have a nice hot reward waiting for you.
- Highline Trail
Drew Christiano / alltrails.com The Highline Trail one of Glacier National Park’s most popular hikes. It begins at the Logan Pass Visitors Center to The Loop Trail Head along the Garden Wall. For best results, go in late May.
- Beehive Creek Trail
Paula Moore / alltrails.com You’ll find the Beehive Creek Trail outside of Ennis, and the 1.6-mile path is pleasant in any season. It’s especially beautiful in May and early June, just before summer.
We’re lucky to live in a state with hundreds of amazing hikes. If you’re a beginner, check out one of these trails for mere mortals.
Nichole Ohlhaber / alltrails.com
This short and sweet 2-mile hike is located just outside of Bozeman, so you’ll have amazing views of Bridger Canyon and the Gallatin Valley. You’ll also find picnic tables at the top, so you can enjoy lunch with a view.
Sean Davis / alltrails.com
You’ll find the 2.5-mile Pine Creek Falls Trail at the Pine Creek Campground about 17 miles south of Livingston. You’ll hike through a mature forest, past a babbling brook to a beautiful waterfall.
Rachel Schmidt / alltrails.com
Located near Hamilton, this 4.8-mile lakeside trail is perfect for an early May adventure. Other than a fairly steep incline, this hike is a breeze.
Hannah Wambolt / alltrails.com
If you need to get back into shape after taking winter off, head to Bozeman and find the Sourdough Creek Trail. It’s only 1.5 miles long, and you’ll enjoy a relaxing forest setting.
Amy Payne / alltrails.com
For an easy outside that’s just outside the Missoula city limits, check out the trail at Maclay Flat. The 1.7-mile loop offers a wide path and great mountain views — and you can bring your dogs along.
Wayne Dore / alltrails.com
The Boiling River is located right on the Montana-Wyoming border, and the 1.3-mile trail leading to it located near Gardiner. Even if you take a hike on a cool day, you’ll have a nice hot reward waiting for you.
Drew Christiano / alltrails.com
The Highline Trail one of Glacier National Park’s most popular hikes. It begins at the Logan Pass Visitors Center to The Loop Trail Head along the Garden Wall. For best results, go in late May.
Paula Moore / alltrails.com
You’ll find the Beehive Creek Trail outside of Ennis, and the 1.6-mile path is pleasant in any season. It’s especially beautiful in May and early June, just before summer.
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