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Drinking Horse Mountain Trail #515

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.3 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. MT
  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. …Gallatin National Forest
  5. Bridger Range
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“The lollipop loop trail that people usually follow counterclockwise when hiking Drinking Horse Mountain. ”

Sam H
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1.9

Miles

3.0

KM

Point to Point

5,483' 1,671 m

High

4,880' 1,488 m

Low

602' 184 m

Up

555' 169 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers

Description

A gentle uphill route that takes trail users through coniferous woodlands, across brown hills, and ends at a pleasant shaded, rocky outcropping atop Drinking Horse Mountain. The southern part of the lollipop/lariat loop is the easier ascent of the mountain while the northern fork is the more difficult.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Gallatin National Forest Office

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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 3 votes

#10

in Bridger Range

#10726

Overall
  4.3 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#10

in Bridger Range

#280

in Montana

#10,726

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Gallatin Range from Drinking Horse Trail.
Apr 26, 2025 near Bozeman, MT
Stick fort on Drinking Horse Mountain.
Apr 23, 2015 near Bozeman, MT
Beautiful views of Gallatin Range from the top.
Apr 26, 2025 near Bozeman, MT
Gallatin Range
Apr 26, 2025 near Bozeman, MT

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