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Explore Montana Outdoors

Montana offers 533 trails, 174 parks, and 2445 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 71 easy, 165 moderate, 170 difficult, and 127 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 98 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 13957 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Glacier National Park, Bob Marshall Wilderness, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: Hebgen Lake and Ennis Mountain OHV Trail, Chinese Wall Trail, and North Circle.

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Featured Trails in Montana

Hand-picked routes to start your trip planning.

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Parks Worth Exploring

From iconic public lands to lesser-known local favorites.

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Campgrounds in Montana

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More Popular Trails

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Start Planning Montana in 10 Minutes

Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 1,751 verified outdoor options across the state.

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