Elkhorn Peak to Crow Peak Loop

Crow Peak (9,414') is the highpoint of the Elkhorn Mountains, a lesser-known gem of the Bozeman area. It's only a three mile hike to its summit from the ghost town of Elkhorn but you can easily bag Crow's neighbor, Elkhorn Peak (9,381'), along the way and turn this into a delightful loop hike. Starting from the ghost town you follow an old mining trail for several miles and then a series of spur trails up to the summit of Elkhorn Peak. Then make the incredibly scenic traverse over to Crow Peak and descend the drainage to the northwest back to the trailhead. Much of this hike is off-trail but the terrain is easily navigable. Side quests include an old mining camp on the way up Elkhorn Peak, any of the lakes at the bases of the peaks, or even the ghost town of Elkhorn.