Montana · Mountain biking

Bear Basin

7.2 mi
round trip
2,606 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

Is Bear Basin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Bear Basin, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bear Basin is a 7.21-mile out-and-back trail in Montana managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 2,606 feet of elevation.

  • Nearby · North Fork Ridge · Hidden Lakes Trail · Rat Lake Trail
  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Bear Basin

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 9°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 9°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 17°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 23°

      11 wet

    5. May

      58° / 30°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      67° / 36°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 41°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 39°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 33°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 25°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      37° / 16°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 9°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Sky 2wnw, MT, 2.1 mi away at 6,590 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.