Montana · Cross-country skiing · Near Emigrant

Bozeman Creek Trail

3.5 mi
round trip
1,743 ft
climb
6,398 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

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Closure reported

The Forest Service lists a closure that covers Bozeman Creek Trail.

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

Bozeman Creek Trail is a cross-country skiing route in the Bozeman Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. The trail is about 3.5 miles long, and the round trip covers roughly 7 miles with a total elevation gain of about 510 feet. It is an out-and-back route, and the steepest stretch comes early on, around 0.5 miles in, with a grade of about 14%. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bozeman show January highs around 34°F with lows near 15°F and about nine snow days. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Summer is much milder, with July highs around 82°F. The trail sits close to several other destinations. Bozeman Creek and Mystic Lake are both about 0.6 miles away, and the Diaper Line hike is about 1.2 miles off. For camping, Fr 1783 Oldersite Near Moser 6211junc 079 is about 1.5 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Fr 1783 Moser Creek 6211 081a

    Campground

    Campground · 1.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Blacksmith Italian

    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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