Top 10 Hiking Trails in Montana: our selection

Ten ideas. Reasons to pick each one.

Compare 10 hiking ideas in Montana: their region, the duration and the level, then open the trail page for the details.

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How to pick the best hiking trails for you?

Three guideposts to compare the ideas in this selection.

The experience

Outings with a good mix of moods and challenges in Montana.

The scenery

Panoramas, forests and remarkable natural settings.

Who it suits

Outings for different levels and moods, from a serious challenge to an easy stroll.

Our 10 hikes in Montana

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Missouri River Three Forks to the Montana-North Dakota border

Southwest Montana

Easy
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Smith River Its confluence to the Missouri River

Southwest Montana

40 min Moderate
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Marias River From Two Medicine River and Cut Bank Creek to the Missouri River

Central Montana

2 hr 15 min Easy
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Smith River (Montana)

Central Montana

2 hr 15 min Moderate
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Cleveland Mountain

Glacier Country

1 hr 45 min Moderate
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Northwest Peak

Glacier Country

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Kootenai River

Glacier Country

2 hr 45 min Moderate
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Wire Trail

Glacier Country

4 hr 45 min Hard
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Goat Haunt

Glacier Country

45 min Easy
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Grinnell Glacier

Glacier Country

1 hr 20 min Moderate
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How to choose yours?

Goat Haunt trail - hiking in Glacier Country

By your level

Short and easy or more demanding: find a hike that suits your experience and your mood.

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Smith River (Montana) trail - hiking in Central Montana outdoor tree rock nature water waterfall river landscape plant stream watercourse pond stone

By season

Fall colours, snowy summits, spring flowers: every season offers a different experience.

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Before you book your day

Access, booking, dogs and weather: check the trail page and the site manager.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a hike suits my level?

Each trail page gives the level (easy, moderate or hard) and, when it is known, the duration. Compare them with your experience, then add time for breaks and the way back.

Do some trails in Montana require a booking?

It depends on the site. Some trails are in parks that charge an access fee or require a booking: the trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.

Can I bring my dog?

The trail page says whether dogs are allowed, when the information is known. Always check the site's rules, especially about leashes.

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