Montana · Mountain biking · Near Emigrant

Hood Creek Trail

1.2 mi
round trip
646 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

Is Hood Creek Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Hood Creek Trail, 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.

Hood Creek Trail is a 1.24-mile out-and-back singletrack in Montana with 609 feet of elevation gain. Rated easy / green circle by IMBA, this singletrack route is suitable for riders seeking a straightforward out-and-back adventure.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Hood Creek

    Campground

    Campground · 0.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Blacksmith Italian

    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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More in Emigrant
  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Hood Creek Trail

    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, 22.9 mi away at 6,590 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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