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History Rock Trail route map
Difficulty: ModerateOut and Back

History Rock Trail

Bozeman, Montana

2.8 mi

Distance

801 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 17m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

History Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail in Gallatin National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gallatin County, Montana. It is 2.8 miles long and gains 801 feet. The nearest town is Gallatin Gateway, Montana, about 11 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,987 ft
Max:2,211 ft
Gain:244 ft
Loss:244 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,987 ft and 2,211 ft across 2.8 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,987 ft2,062 ft2,136 ft2,211 ft0.0 mi0.7 mi1.4 mi2.1 mi2.8 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,987 ft
High point1.4 mi2,211 ft
End2.8 mi1,987 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Gallatin Gateway, MT · about 11 mi away
County:
Gallatin County, MT
Jurisdiction:
Gallatin National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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