Best Hikes in Montana: 9 Easy Hikes With Amazing Payoffs

Although some of the best hikes in Montana might involve them, not all of us are able to scale mountains and fight switchbacks in the name of a good hike, nor do we want to. Luckily, there are plenty of more low-key trails that have all the same features of our lengthier hikes: great views and stunning scenery, for example. Hike these trails and you’ll see what we mean.

1. Redrock Falls Trail, Glacier National Park

This gorgeous 3.5-mile hike has a little bit of everything: Wildlife (take your bear spray), lush, green forest, and a waterfall. It’s not too strenuous, but it does stay snowy well into late spring here, so make this a summer hike if you’d rather avoid it. Learn more about this beauty.

2. Sacagawea Peak, near Bozeman

This trail is just under 4 miles in length. It does have some steep inclines and switchbacks, so you may want to take it easy if you’re a beginner — but the views of the Bridger Range and Bozeman make it all worth it, as it is one of the most scenic hikes in Montana.

3. Triple Tree Trail, Gallatin National Forest

This trail is clean, well-marked, and easy to follow. And at about 4.3 miles in length, it’s one of many easy hikes in Montana. But it’s during wildflower season that this hiking spot really comes alive.

Get further info from this more detailed listing.

4. Cap Rock Trail, Makoshika State Park

Anyone who visits our beautiful badlands can hike this easy 2.5-mile trail, which is a geologist’s dream come true. Looking to explore Makoshika State Park further? Read more about it.

5. Running Eagle Falls Trail, Glacier National Park

Glacier’s waterfall hikes are gorgeous, and this one happens to be short, too — it’s just 0.6 miles from the beginning until you’ll reach the falls. Get all the details before you head out.

6. Swan River Trail, Bigfork

What could be better than a nice walk along the river in the heart of Bigfork? This 2.5-mile trail is fun, easy, and rewarding. Learn

more about it.

7. Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, Glacier National Park

This 3.5-mile loop takes you all the way around one of Glacier’s most stunning lakes, so you’ll view scenery like this the entire time. Plus, the trail is easy and one of the best kid-friendly hikes around Montana.

Consider making this a sunset hike.

8. Four Dances Recreation Area, Billings

Everyone knows that one of the most scenic hikes in Billings is the Four Dances Trail. What you may not know is that the trail is only 2.6 miles in length and fairly easy to navigate. And it’s also a great

winter hike.

9. Danny on Memorial National Recreation Trail, Whitefish

At almost 7 miles in length, this is definitely the longest trek on this list; therefore, it’s the most challenging. But between the wildflowers and the breathtaking views, this is one of the best hikes in Billings and well worth attempting. Whitefish Mountain Resort can tell you more about this one.

What do you think are some of the best hikes in Montana? We’re big fans of anything that makes us forget we’re exercising.