Explore Montana’s Top Hiking Trails For All Skill Levels
- Montana has more hiking trails than any other state in America
- Glacier National Park has over 700 miles of trails
- The 3,100 mile Continental Divide Hiking Trail runs through Montana
Montana Has The Most Hiking Trails In America
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Considering we have 2 of the most popular national parks in America and 55 state parks, I'm not at all surprised.
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People travel from all over the world to feast their eyes on Big Sky Country and all her wonders. Just in case you're planning a visit to hike the Treasure State, I found some good safety advice to make the most of your hiking adventure.
Hiking Safety Tips
Before you head off on your hike, let's go over a few tips to help keep you safe. It's best to be overprepared than underprepared, especially when it comes to your safety.
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Top 10 Hiking Trails In Montana
All Trails has an entire section dedicated to the best hiking trails in Montana.
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All Trails' Favorite 10 Montana trails:
- Avalanche Lake: Moderate trail. Runs nearly 6 miles and should take around 1 1/2 hours to hike
- Grinnell Glacier Trail: Hard trail. Runs around 10 miles and will take around 5 hours to finish
- Hidden Lake Overlook: Moderate trail. Runs almost 3 miles and should last around 1 1/2 hours to complete
- Iceberg Lake: Moderate trail. About 9 1/2 miles taking around 4 hours and 15 minutes total
- St. Mary and Virginia Falls Trail: Hike is around 3 miles and generally takes around 1 1/2 hours to finish
- Trail of the Cedars: Easy trail. Under a mile and takes roughly 20 minutes to complete
- Highline Trail: Hard trail. Just under 15 miles, this hike generally takes right around 7 hours to do
- Hidden Lake: Moderate trail. Hike is right around 5 miles and takes about 3 hours
- Granite Park Chalet via Highline and Granite Park Trail: Hard Trail. Right around 11 miles and 6 hours to complete
- Fairy Falls Trail: Easy trail. The hike is just under 5 miles and takes around an hour and 1/2
Source: All Trails, Adventures on the Rock, WOW Country
Journey Along a Hiking Trail to a Hidden Montana Ice Cave
Follow the Ice Caves Trail as it winds through the trees, over the crest of the mountain, and down into the ice cave. Julie Seegers via YouTube.
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How To Avoid Bears Hiking In Montana
Hiking in Colorado's remote backcountry means an increased chance of encountering a bear. Colorado Parks and Wildlife suggests the following ten steps can help you and your dog avoid a dangerous situation.
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10 Important Hiking Items For Your Montana Adventure
If you are headed out to hike the trails in Colorado you can never go wrong by making sure you travel with the following essential items. Scroll on for ten things to bring with you on a Colorado hike no matter what time of year it is.
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