0.5 mi
Distance
10m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
About This Trail
Madison River Trail is a loop trail in Missouri Headwaters, managed by Montana FWP, in Gallatin County, Montana. It is 0.5 miles long. Per Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Three Forks, Montana, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,234 ft |
| End | 1.1 mi | 1,234 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Montana FWP
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Missouri Headwaters — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Three Forks, MT · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Gallatin County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Missouri Headwaters · Montana FWP
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(406) 285-3610
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