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Hiking Near Clyde Park, Montana

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Shorter Routes

These hikes keep it under 5 miles and climb less than 1,500 feet, making them ideal for quicker outings or lower-key days. Perfect for a morning stretch, a casual afternoon, or getting outside without committing to a big push. Don’t let the stats fool you — many still pack in great views and rewarding moments.

Ross Pass

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Ross Pass

Views
moderate
4.8 mi
+1,008 ft
Middle Cottonwood Trail

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Middle Cottonwood Trail

Birding
easy
2.26 mi
+481 ft
Chestnut Mountain

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Chestnut Mountain

Views
strenuous
0 mi
+0 ft
Frog Rock

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Frog Rock

Views
easy
2.23 mi
+1,102 ft
Bozeman's M Trail

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Bozeman's M Trail

Views
moderate
2.86 mi
+830 ft
Bozeman "M" Out-and-Back

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Bozeman "M" Out-and-Back

Family Friendly
moderate
2 mi
+825 ft
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Adventurous Routes

These routes go beyond 10 miles and are built for days when you want to cover more ground and push a little deeper. Expect longer distances, more effort, and bigger payoffs — whether that’s remote terrain, summit views, or a full-day challenge. Ideal for hikers looking to go farther and stay out longer.

Montana Trail Section 16

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Montana Trail Section 16

Views
moderate
94.69 mi
+10,960 ft
Trespass-Sweetgrass-Cottonwood Loop

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Trespass-Sweetgrass-Cottonwood Loop

Birding
strenuous
23.58 mi
+7,362 ft
Montana Trail Section 15

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Montana Trail Section 15

moderate
68.5 mi
+12,543 ft
Crazy Mountains Loop

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Crazy Mountains Loop

Lake
extreme
24.49 mi
+6,502 ft
Bridger Ridge Traverse 2.0 (M to Corbly)

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Bridger Ridge Traverse 2.0 (M to Corbly)

Views
strenuous
23.13 mi
+8,988 ft
Bridger Ridge Traverse

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Bridger Ridge Traverse

Lake
strenuous
18.48 mi
+6,499 ft

Other Nearby Routes

Not finding what you're looking for? These additional nearby hikes offer more ways to get outside and explore the area. With a mix of lengths, difficulty levels, and terrain, you're likely to find something that fits your plans for the day. And remember, you can always use the onX Route Builder to create your own adventure from scratch.

Grassy Mountain

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Grassy Mountain

Views
moderate
8.96 mi
+1,810 ft
Swamp Lake

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Swamp Lake

Lake
strenuous
5.87 mi
+2,952 ft
Truman Gulch

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Truman Gulch

Less Crowded
moderate
5.55 mi
+1,413 ft
Saddle Peak

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Saddle Peak

strenuous
9.02 mi
+3,778 ft
Hardscrabble Peak

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Hardscrabble Peak

Less Crowded
strenuous
5.86 mi
+2,745 ft
Granite Lake

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Granite Lake

Lake
strenuous
8.49 mi
+2,372 ft