Near Drinking Horse Mountain
Near Drinking Horse Mountain
Near Drinking Horse Mountain
Near Drinking Horse Mountain
Near Drinking Horse Mountain

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Drinking Horse Mountain

4.6 (19 Ratings)
An excellent after work hike providing good exercise and pleasant views.
2.4
mi
Distance
730
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.38mi
Distance
730ft
Elevation Gain
730ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
5,536ft
High Point
4,864ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the trailhead/parking lot at Bridger Canyon Road, make your way downhill into the trees, following the most obvious route. You'll walk a short distance through the lowlands until you come to a magnificent bridge followed by a dirt road. Cross the road and head into the large, obvious gate that designates the Drinking Horse Mountain area.There is one wide path to start, but it will eventually come to a signed junction with information about the easier vs. more difficult ascent route. Decide what level of physicality you are up for, and choose a path. These two paths come back together further up the mountain and join as one to gain the summit. Take a few minutes to rest on the large rocks on top of the peak and take in the view of the surrounding landscape before making your way back down the trail.
History & Background
Approximately 40 acres of land was donated by the White family in the early 2000s. This trail was completed in 2009 after nearly a decade of cooperative work between a local non-profit, the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, and the USFS for Gallatin National Forest.

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Contributors
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