Horseshoe Hills
Montana
Elevation Range
6,500 ft - 7,900 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
46.0376, -111.2633
About Horseshoe Hills
The Horseshoe Hills are a modest mountain range located in central Montana, known for their rolling, forested terrain and scenic vistas. Situated between the Rocky Mountain Front and the vast central plains, the Horseshoe Hills rise gently from the surrounding grasslands, offering a more approachable and less rugged alternative to the more dramatic peaks of the Rockies. The range is characterized by a network of well-maintained hiking trails that wind through dense pine and aspen forests, interspersed with alpine meadows and scattered rocky outcroppings. While not as tall or technically challenging as other Montana mountain ranges, the Horseshoe Hills provide ample opportunities for day hikes, overnight backpacking, and scenic drives through the beautiful backcountry.
Notable Peaks
Horseshoe Peak
7,867 ft
Lone Peak
7,493 ft
Bison Mountain
7,185 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.