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Montana
23.2 mi
Distance
1,745 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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What's missing
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Why you'll love it
Big Sky South (Snowmo)
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Big Sky South (Snowmo) — Montana, 23.2 mi.

Gneiss Creek (WK7)
~4 min drive
This trailhead along Highway 191 in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Gneiss Creek Trail Gneiss Creek Trail This moderate 13.9-mile (22.4-km) one-way hike that can start at either the Gneiss Creek Trailhead along Highway 191 and the western boundary…

Riverside Ski Trails Trailhead (WK9)
~13 min drive
The Riverside Ski Trail provides several easy options to ski along the Madison River and enjoy views of both the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. Boundary Street to loops: 1 mile (1.6 km) Downriver loop, full: 3.5 miles (5.6 km) Downriver loop, short: 2.2 miles (3.5 km) U…

Two Ribbons Trailhead - West
~15 min drive
This is an easy 0.7-mile (1.1-km) boardwalk loop trail that goes through conifer trees along the Madison River. Interpretive signs along the trail provide additional information about the area. This trail can be accessed from either trailhead.

Two Ribbons Trailhead - East
~15 min drive
This is an easy 0.7-mile (1.1-km) boardwalk loop trail that goes through conifer trees along the Madison River. Interpretive signs along the trail provide additional information about the area. This trail can be accessed from either trailhead.

Madison River Picnic Area
~17 min drive
<p>This picnic area has 9 picnic tables and one vault toilet.</p> <h2>Picnicking Notes</h2> <p>Campfires are allowed only in picnic areas with fire grates. Camp stoves (liquid or gas) and self-contained charcoal grills may be used at all locations. Do not feed any wild animals…

Seven Mile Bridge Trailhead (WK8)
~17 min drive
This trailhead along the West Entrance Road in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Gneiss Creek Trail Gneiss Creek Trail This moderate 13.9-mile (22.4-km) one-way hike that can start at either the Gneiss Creek Trailhead along Highway 191 and the weste…
Cougar Creek (Snowmo)
~5 min drive
16 mi · Hard
Whits Lake
~6 min drive
4.3 mi · Moderate
Johnson Lake
~6 min drive
5.5 mi · Easy
Dutchman Basin
~8 min drive
2.4 mi · Easy
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