Montana Fishing Trails and Maps

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Gallagator Linear Trail

1.6 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Great American Rail-Trail

3743.9 mi
State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Greenough Park Trail

0.8 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Dirt

Lake Elmo Trail

1.4 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Concrete

Lewistown City Trail System

20 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

River's Edge Trail (MT)

55 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Gravel

Ron's River Trail

3.5 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Ballast, Gravel

Silver Bow Creek Greenway

9.2 mi
State: MT
Asphalt

Spring Meadow Lake State Park Trail

2 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Jim Dutcher Trail

6.5 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Concrete

NorPac Trail

22.2 mi
State: ID, MT
Concrete, Dirt, Gravel

Route of the Olympian

31.2 mi
State: MT
Gravel

Missouri Headwaters State Park Trails

5.3 mi
State: MT
Dirt, Grass

Gabel Road Trail

0.8 mi
State: MT
Concrete

J Neils Walking Trail

4.55 mi
State: MT
Asphalt, Gravel

Yellowstone Shortline Trail

8.75 mi
State: MT
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The Gallagator Linear Trail runs diagonally for more than 1.5 miles through the east side of Bozeman. The trail, which has a crushed stone surface for the vast majority of its route but is paved at...
MT 1.6 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous – it is just over 50% complete. Please refer to the Trail Map for more information on the existing sections of trail, as well as the online...
DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY 3743.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Greenough Park Trail is truly one of urban Missoula's best, making for a peaceful refuge from the city hubbub and near the downtown area. The trail makes a loop through this lush 42-acre park, not...
MT 0.8 mi Asphalt, Dirt
The Lake Elmo Trail offers a 1.5-mile paved route around the scenic lake, situated in northern Billings. Lake Elmo State Park offers plentiful recreational opportunities, including swimming, fishing,...
MT 1.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Lewiston Trails System refers to the 20 miles of multi-purpose trail winding through this central Montana community. The trails are usable all-year round. Every few miles, the terrain switches,...
MT 20 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Many groups collaborated to create the scenic and wild River's Edge Trail: the city of Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Montana Department of Transportation,...
MT 55 mi Asphalt, Gravel
Ron's River Trail follows both the north and south sides of the Clark Fork River through city parks downtown and near the university campus. The trail is part of a larger city-wide system that links...
MT 3.5 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Gravel
The creation of the Silver Bow Creek Greenway is part of a massive Superfund cleanup of Silver Bow Creek, which has suffered more than a century of pollution from the copper and silver mining...
MT 9.2 mi Asphalt
This pleasant trail is busy during hot summer days, when families come out in droves to swim, fish and paddle non-motorized boats around this small lake. No bikes are allowed on the trail but you can...
MT 2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Jim Dutcher Trail offers 6.5 miles of paved pathway along the Yellowstone River through eastern Billings up to the northeastern neighborhoods of Billings Heights. Along the way, the trail is...
MT 6.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Notice: The US Forest Service has closed the Borax Tunnel indefinitely as it is in imminent danger of collapse. Contact the Superior Ranger Station at Lolo National Forest for more information and...
ID, MT 22.2 mi Concrete, Dirt, Gravel
The 31-mile Route of the Olympian is one of several rail-trails occupying the former Pacific route of the Milwaukee Road, which originally connected the railroad's Wisconsin hub with Washington...
MT 31.2 mi Gravel
The Missouri Headwaters State Park offers 5 miles of unpaved trails to explore its picturesque landscapes by foot, horseback, or mountain bike. The park spans more than 500 acres and, within its...
MT 5.3 mi Dirt, Grass
The Gabel Road Trail stretches nearly a mile through TransTech Center, a high-tech business park in southwestern Billings. The trail offers pleasant landscaping and views of several manmade ponds as...
MT 0.8 mi Concrete
The J Neils Walking Trail runs for 4.5 miles through the scenic Libby, Montana. The route is mostly paved and flat. About the Route The J Neils Walking Trail has a northern endpoint a J Neils...
MT 4.55 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Yellowstone Shortline Trail is an 8.75-mile trail that connects West Yellowstone, just outside the national park. The surrounding land is controlled by the US Forest Service. The trail...
MT 8.75 mi Asphalt

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Recent Trail Reviews

Great Northern Historical Trail

Ok trail except for the highway portion

June, 2025 by mark0053

I set out at Somers and the first mile or two were fantastic. It seemed however that most of the trail after that follows hwy 93 which is a very busy 4 lane highway and the trail is only maybe 30 feet from the road. Very noisy and you do have to cross over several driveways. If not for it being such a beautiful Montana day I would probably rated this trail 3 stars.

Silver Bow Creek Greenway

very nice trail

June, 2025 by djsiravo

Extremely nice trail has a great flow to it like a good rail trail would enjoyed it quite a bit twice actually. Camped at Spring Hill Campground very nice Campground, did some shopping at Albertson’s. What a great little store served my needs well. Thank you Town of Anaconda Montana

Bozeman Trail Connector

Awesome!

June, 2025 by addisonherald99

Short trail in the valley, all dirt and gravel, we were able to get a total of 2 mi distance out of it. Beautiful and easy to get to! Great place for a morning walk. We will definitely come back.

Accordion

Big Ditch Trail

Great short trail

June, 2025 by mountaintop406

Great short trail

Sluice Boxes State Park Trail

The Trout Train

May, 2025 by aparrott58

I have been hiking this trail for over 30 years. It never gets old. There are trestles, a tunnel and a small "town" that has a jail. Expect a lot of bushwhacking along the trail. Frequent water crossings - the water is cold even in the hot months. Practice "leave no trace" for human waste - toilets only at the two THs. TH parking is limited. Pack it in/Pack it out - I have hauled out 3 large sized trash bags over the years - clothing, toys, shoes, tents, bottles, cans, etc. There is verified puma and black bear activity - you might even get to see them. When the train was operating, it was called the trout train - there were special times when the train would haul fishermen into the canyon, drop them off and then pick them up on the return trip. Pull noxious weeds when you can and remove from the park. No cell service either. This park is listed as a "primitive" park - let's keep it that way.

Great American Rail-Trail

Warden to Lind

April, 2025 by howmarplus3

Ok section, kind of dull. Agriculture & cows. Found a bit of shade by a grain elevator for lunch. Several washouts filled with tumbleweeds as you get closer to Lind.

Aronson Avenue Trail

The bottom of this trail connects to the Alkali creek trail which follow the creek in both directions. It also runs through two under-road tunnels and up to the top of the Rimrocks.

March, 2025 by steve.holle

The bottom of this trail connects to the Alkali creek trail which follow the creek in both directions. It also runs through two under-road tunnels and up to the top of the Rimrocks.

Great American Rail-Trail

such a beautiful trail!

October, 2024 by sherryschie

We started in Akron and rode about 18 miles north. Loved it!!!

Jackrabbit Lane Shared-Use Path

decent route

September, 2024 by rowanthompsontschimperle

It’s good if you’re looking for a straight shot up to Belgrade however it definitely is not very scenic as there is heavy traffic right next to it. Also there are a decent few cracks in the road so if you don’t have any suspension on your bike be careful.

Bitterroot Trail

Bike path next to Highway 93

September, 2024 by keizer96

Really badly maintained and noisy trail. You're better off riding the actual shoulders of 93, far less hilly and definitly no weird bumpy patches every 2 feet.

Bitterroot Trail

Some views. Mostly Hwy noise.

September, 2024 by jimbeezer55

Too close to a chaotic 4 lane high volume Hwy. Too noisy. Not actually near the Bitterroot River. Go to the Rio Grande Trail in Colorado to see how a river path should be constructed.

Tobacco River Memorial Trail (Kootenai Trail)

Peaceful but a bridge is missing

August, 2024 by mrsbjsmith

We started in Eureka and when we got to the part where is shows the trail over the water, there was no way to cross the river, it dead ends. We took the road to the left and it took us through dispersed camping but the roads were so rough, we decided not to go further. It was just too rough for us. If it stayed the trail it would have been wonderful.

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