Hiking Trails & Parks in Montana
6,169 mapped trails and 298 parks across Montana. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Montana
Montana has 6,169 mapped hiking trails and 298 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 61 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 61 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Montana
A spatially-sampled view of 305 trail and park locations across Montana’s counties.
Montana Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 61 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Montana
Parks & Campgrounds in Montana
Longest Trails in Montana
Hiking guides & rankings for Montana
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Montana, Ranked
Montana's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleMontana's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Montana trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Montana
Ten gentle, well-marked Montana trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Montana
Montana's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Montana
Federal parks and recreation areas in Montana ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Montana: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Montana's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.