Bozeman, Montana is a mountain community steeped in history and
surrounded by stunning landscape. The city lies between the Gallatin and
Yellowstone River valleys amidst several mountain ranges. The fantastic
scenery combined with national forests, wilderness areas, and an
outdoor-oriented community make the hiking in this area superb. Day
Hikes Around Bozeman, Montana has won awards from both the Northwest
Outdoor Writers Association and the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and
Photographers. Now in its fourth edition, the book includes 110 of the
best day hikes in a straight-forward, hassle-free guide aimed to get you
on the trails. These hikes explore the mountain ranges and valleys that
converge around Bozeman, including the Bridgers, Gallatin Canyon, the
Spanish Peaks, the Gallatin Range, and Paradise Valley. Many trails are
located with the city itself, which boasts a thriving community trail
system and an active liberal-arts college. The Gallatin National Forest,
part of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem that stretches to Bozeman,
spreads across 1.8-million acres and six mountain ranges around the
city. Trail highlights include waterfalls, alpine lakes, sweeping
overlooks, valleys surrounded by craggy peaks, petrified forests,
historic sites, and the soothing sound of creeks tumbling through
forested canyons. Companion guides include Day Hikes In Yellowstone
National Park and Day Hikes In the Beartooth Mountains.
