By Taylor Barrett

This year has been strange, but you can always count on the great outdoors! Here are a few of my personal favorite hiking spots around Bozeman, along with my favorite photos of each place. All within 50 miles!

Mirror Lake (Madison Range)

1. • Located in the Spanish Peaks
   • Park at camp ground / day area
   • Hike passed multiple waterfall opportunities
   • Trail will fork several times, stay left always following Mirror Lake signs
   • Multiple mountain lakes accessible
   • Absolutely stunning views at mountain lake basin
   • 16 miles round trip
   • Elevation Gain: 2,750ft
   • Difficult | 8/10
   • 30 miles from Bozeman
   • https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/spanish-peaks

Frazier Lake (Bridger Range)

1. • Located in the Northern Bridgers near Fairy Lake
   • Park in meadow before Fairy Lake Campground
   • Hike through meadow to the north toward middle of saddle
   • Hiking parallel to the ridge
   • Crest over saddle into Frazier Lake bowl
   • Beautiful views of mountain lake and snow
   • 2.8 miles round trip
   • Elevation Gain: 1,437ft
   • Moderate | 6/10
   • 30 miles from Bozeman
   • https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/frazier-lake

Pine Creek Lake (Absaroka Range)

• • Located just north of Livingston
  • Park at Pine Creek Lake Trailhead
  • Hike trail passed Pine Creek Falls
  • Amazing mountain lake basin at high elevation
  • Multiple waterfalls along the way and feeding the lake
  • 9 miles round trip
  • Elevation Gain: 3,635ft
  • Difficult | 9/10
  • 45 miles from Bozeman
  • https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/pine-creek-lake

Sacajawea Peak (Bridger Range)

1. • Located in Northern Bridgers
   • Park at Fairy Lake Campground
   • Hike toward saddle between Sacajawea and Hardscrabble Peak
   • Switchback until reaching top of ridge
   • Hike south and summit Sacajawea Peak
   • Incredible 360 views of Bozeman and surrounding areas
   • 4.5 miles round trip
   • Elevation Gain: 1,975ft
   • Moderate | 5/10
   • 30 miles from Bozeman
   • https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/sacagawea-peak

Heather & Emerald Lake (Gallatin Range)

• • Located in Hyalite Canyon
  • Park at trailhead passed Palisade Falls
  • Hike along trail with gradual incline, passing Heather Lake
  • Amazing mountain lake with wall of mountains in every direction
  • 8.9 miles round trip
  • Elevation Gain: 1,850ft
  • Moderate | 6/10
  • 25 miles from Bozeman
  • https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/emerald-lake-trail