Montana · Mountain biking · Near Emigrant

Swan Creek Trail

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

Is Swan Creek Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Swan 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.

Swan Creek Trail is a short mountain biking route in Montana's Custer Gallatin National Forest, within the Bozeman Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is out and back, about 0.3 miles long, with an elevation gain of 24 feet. It starts near 6,386 feet, peaks at 6,399 feet, and returns to nearly the same starting point, so the total climb is about 24 feet each way. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.08 miles from the start. The grade reaches 7 percent there. The trail is easy, and the low elevation change makes it a quick addition to a day spent in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 78°F with lows near 41°F. Winters are cold, with January highs near 30°F and lows around 9°F. South Fork Swan Creek Trail lies about 0.2 miles away, and the South Fork Swan Creek hike is under a mile off. Lake of the Pines is about 1.3 miles away. For an overnight stay, Moose Creek Flat campground sits about 4.1 miles from the trail.

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  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Swan 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, 13.2 mi away at 6,590 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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