Backpacker Magazine: Bozeman: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Bozeman: Blue Lake Trail

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Camp near an alpine lake beneath the fabled crags of the Crazy Mountains and watch frothing streams tumble over multiple falls on this 9.6-mile overnight.

Bozeman: Emerald Lake

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Pass a handful of big canyon waterfalls on your way up to an alpine lake with jaw-dropping views on this 9.4-mile out-and-back in Gallatin National Forest.

Bozeman: Potosi Peak Loop

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A stout, 15.4-mile off-trail loop to a handful of peaks in the Tobacco Roots finishes off at steamy hot springs perfect for relaxing sore muscles.

Bozeman, MT: Mount Blackmore

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This ambitious 5.6-miler climbs more than 3,000 feet through mountain meadows, past a quiet lake, to a summit with far-away views over the Gallatin Range.

Bozeman: Sacagawea Peak

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On this 4.4-mile dayhike, the five-star views go on and on as you climb through blooming meadows and up a scree slope to the Bridger Range's high point.

Bozeman: Emerald Lake

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Pass a handful of big canyon waterfalls on your way up to an alpine lake with jaw-dropping views on this 9.4-mile out-and-back in Gallatin National Forest.

Bozeman, MT: Tour de Spud

Ride through Gallatin Valley's seed potato country on this 46.5-mile loop that visits the scenic hamlets of Churchill, Amsterdam, and Manhattan.

Bozeman, MT: Tour of Bozeman

Circle the cyclist-friendly streets of Bozeman on this easy-going tour that visits quiet neighborhoods, Montana State University, and Main Street.

Bozeman, MT: Martinsdale Mail Run Permanent

Like a modern day Pony Express, this 187-mile Permanent route challenges randonneurs to carry a postcard over the Bridger Mountains to Martinsdale before rolling back to Bozeman.

Bozeman, MT: Gallatin Valley Golden Triangle

Save a weekend morning for this 34.5-mile loop connecting Belgrade, Bozeman, and Four Corners on idyllic roads with light traffic and photo-worthy views.

Bozeman, MT: Battle Ridge Pass via Bridger Canyon Road

Pedal past pristine mountain scenes on this 42.5-mile ride that climbs through Bridger Canyon to the top of Battle Ridge Pass.

Bozeman, MT: Martinsdale Mail Run Permanent

Like a modern day Pony Express, this 187-mile Permanent route challenges randonneurs to carry a postcard over the Bridger Mountains to Martinsdale before rolling back to Bozeman.

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