Garnett Mountain

Gallatin Gateway, Montana

A merciless but rewarding singletrack climb near Gallatin Gateway — relentlessly steep all the way to a forest service cabin, with a great downhill return and loop option via Rat Lake.

Ousel Falls

Big Sky, Montana

A scenic switchback trail near Big Sky that climbs to a gorgeous waterfall, with a swimming hole under a bridge, horses and bikes welcome, and bathroom at the top.

Buck Ridge

Gallatin Gateway, Montana

A scenic out-and-back mountain bike ride on doubletrack with sweeping views of surrounding wilderness and mountain ranges — with an optional expert singletrack extension into truly wild country.

Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike Trail

Gardiner, Montana

An 8-mile out-and-back bike trail along the Yellowstone River on an old railroad bed near the North Entrance of Yellowstone, with mountain, plain, and river scenery — and frequent wildlife sightings.

Little Wapiti

Gallatin Gateway, Montana

A gorgeous high-altitude descent — partly double track, partly narrow rocky singletrack — at over 9,000 feet where wolf tracks have been spotted.

Bunsen Peak Loop Bike Trail

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

A challenging 10-mile mountain bike loop around Bunsen Peak in Yellowstone with 1,120 feet of elevation gain, sharp switchbacks, and frequent sightings of bears, elk, and bison.

Cabin Creek

West Yellowstone, Montana

A rugged adventure mountain bike trail near West Yellowstone starting as smooth buff singletrack before crossing several tough creek crossings — conditions improve over time as blowdown is cleared.

Sheep Creek Trail

A gradual singletrack climb through brushy lower slopes opening to beautiful alpine country — a cold lake awaits at the top, and grizzly bears share the trail, so don't ride alone.

Mount Washburn Bike Trail

Devils Den, Wyoming

A steep 2.5-mile gravel service road climb to the top of Mount Washburn with 1,500 feet of elevation gain and sweeping Yellowstone views — watch for service vehicles and carry bear spray.