Places to Ride
Places to ride snowmobiles, side by sides (SxS) and ATVs around Bozeman and Big Sky, Montana
Mountain trails, powder bowls and lakes to make your rental worthwhile.
Bozeman has a wide variety of terrain for anyone who rides, whether you prefer winter sports or summer sports. If it’s got a motor, we can show you a killer place to take it.
Snowmobile season can start as early as mid November and last through late April in some areas.
Find your sport below to discover the best places to ride.
Riding areas near Bozeman for ATVs and side by sides (SxS)
*Please note that most trails in the Bozeman area do not open up until June 16th. However, Pipestone is open year round.
Olsen Creek
Mountain majesty and 24 miles of trails
Scenic vistas of the Bridger and Crazy Mountain ranges with enough trail for a full day’s ride with access to the Bangtail Divide singletrack trail.
Little Bear Cabin Area
A rustic getaway in a remote mountain hilltop meadow
Prefer to spend the night on your outing? The Little Bear Forest Service Cabin comes complete with a wood-fired stove in a remote hilltop meadow south of Gallatin Gateway with plenty of room to ride.
Buck Creek
Sightseeing worth seeing south of Big Sky
Climb Buck Ridge for surreal views of the Spanish Peaks, Lone Mountain, and the Sphinx, a distinctive mountain east of Madison Valley.
Pipestone
Head toward Butte from Bozeman for 75 miles of year-round ATV and side by side (SxS)
Marked trails show difficulty levels on this vast network of year-round dirt trails. Access Delmoe Lake, Ringing Rocks and Spire Rock among other natural wonders.
Storm Castle – Gallatin Canyon
Between Four Corners and Big Sky, find miles of varied terrain with stunning 360-degree views
Novices and experts alike will find something to love with this excellent mountain trail system with multiple days of riding fun through vast rocky canyons and forests and while motoring around the prettier-than-it-sounds Rat Lake.
Riding areas near Bozeman for Snowmobiles
Olsen Creek
24 miles of trails and fun
Awesome views of the Bridger and Crazy Mountain ranges with enough trail to make for a full day of riding and access to Bangtail Divide singletrack trail.
Little Bear Cabin Area
A backcountry Forest Service cabin for a rustic getaway
Spend an affordable and unforgettable night at a mountain cabin 10 miles from the main road complete with the wood-fired stove in a remote hilltop meadow south of Gallatin Gateway.
Buck Creek
16 miles of groomed trails with play sites for all experience levels
Experience incredible sightseeing and find as many play sites as you can handle, no matter if you’re a first-time sledder or veteran “sledneck”.
Taylor Fork
Some of the best backcountry snowmobiling in Montana
Taylor Fork is part of the Big Sky Trail. Beginning Jan. 1 each year, this trail is marked and groomed, but you’ll also find fields of untracked powder and plenty of hill-climbing opportunities.
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