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Snowmobiling
The Bozeman area will provide you with some of the most scenic and exciting snowmobile adventures. You will be pleasantly surprised with the terrain and expanse the Bridger and Gallatin mountain ranges offer. As written in the October '97 issue of
Snowest Magazine; "Some of the best riding is on, around and near Eaglehead Mountain. This very well could have been where the guy was standing when he coined the phrase Big Sky State."
Snowmobiling around Bozeman
Located in south central Montana, the Bozeman area provides winter enthusiasts more than 350 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Some favorite riding places close to town include Brackett Creek, Buck Creek, Olson Creek, Hyalite Canyon and Squaw Creek.
The Bridger Range provides short easy rides and a variety of snowy bowls for playing. The snowmobile season begins around Dec. 1 and cool springs can extend the season as late as April.
The photography opportunities are unlimited and the awesome scenery can often include wildlife.
Just south of Bozeman, at Bear Creek, sledders will find the access to the 110-mile Big Sky Trail, ending near West Yellowstone. From there, riders can access Yellowstone Park.
The next few pages will provide maps and descriptions of several prime trails in the Bozeman area. The forest service travel plan lists trails as well as any restrictions. To purchase a $4 copy, call or write the Bozeman Ranger District.
Gallatin Canyon Area
- Big Sky Snowmobile
Trail - 123 miles, a marked trail starting at Little Bear Creek south of Bozeman to Grayling Creek near West Yellowstone; for experienced, well-conditioned parties.
Shorter trips, using certain segments of the Big Sky trail, can be made by using the Squaw Creek (a), Moose Creek (b), Buffalo Horn Creek (c), or Taylor Fork entrances. Portions of the Big Sky Trail are groomed.
- Squaw Creek to Moose Creek
- 15 miles - not groomed and may be difficult.
- Moose Creek to Porcupine Divide
- 11 miles - road grades to 30 percent. Adjacent to Highway 191.
- Porcupine Divide to Buffalo Horn -12 miles - ungroomed and marked. Can be hazardous
- grades to 40 percent. Not recommended for novice drivers. You must stay on marked trail through the winter elk range. No snowmobiling on Porcupine Creek Trail.
Bridger Range Area
- Fairy Lake
- 6 miles of snow - covered road with play areas.
- Brackett Creek
- 9 miles of snow-covered roads with numerous open play area.
- Olson Creek-Skunk Creek
- 9 miles of snow-covered roads with large play area on the divide. Note: the entire Stone Creek drainage is closed to
snowmobiles.
- Jackson Creek
- 8 miles of easy to moderate class, snow-covered road, snowmobile route with many play areas.
- Flathead Pass
- 12 miles of snow-covered road over the Bridger Range divide with play area near pass. Take Highway 86 to Wilsall. Approximately 8 miles past the Brackett Creek Y, watch for sign.
Other Gallatin National Forest Trails
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A map of all snowmobile trails in the Gallatin District and more information may be obtained from the Bozeman Ranger District
at 3710 East Fallon Street (off Huffine Lane) Bozeman, MT 59718 .406-522-2520
Topographical maps are also advised. These may be obtained at sporting goods stores.
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