HideBig Sky MontanaThe Biggest Skiing in America, next door to Yellowstone National Park. 4 . Big Sky is located at the base of the enormous Lone Peak in the heart of the Madison Range, providing great access to wilderness trails. Go
HideBozeman MontanaLively Ski Town near Mountainous Expanses and Wide Open Spaces.12 . The nearby Bridger and Gallatin Mountain Ranges are most prominent and provide endless hiking trails, streams, and canyons. Go
HideGlacier National ParkVast Mountain Valleys, Glacial Lakes, Epic Hikes, and Historic Lodges.Glacier National Park encompasses mountains, valley, jagged peaks, and vast scenic vistas. What more could you ask for when you are looking for a mountainous setting. Go
HideMissoula Montana2 . At just over 10,000 feet, Trapper Peak is one of the tallest around. The Missions and Bitterroots are also incredibly appealing mountains to explore in the area. Go
HideRed Lodge MontanaSmall western town near Beartooth Pass and the great outdoors. 3 . Located in the heart of the Beartooth Mountains, Red Lodge offers easy access to trails and exploration. Check out Granite Peak, the tallest in Montana, and Grasshopper Glacier. Go
HideWhitefish MontanaFlathead Lake and an Outdoorsy Lifestyle in Far North Montana.Just head to Glacier National Park for deep valleys and mountain peaks. But Whitefish is really surrounded by ranges. Go
Dan's good word:Hyalite Canyon/Lake/Recreation Area is great for an easy trip into the mountains, as is Gallatin Canyon.More on Mountains in Bozeman Montana >>Top Pick: Bozeman Montana
Dan suggests:The amazing peaks of Glacier National Park are just up the road from Whitefish Montana, while the Mission, Swan, Flathead and Whitefish Ranges all rise dramatically nearby. The whole Flathead Valley is flanked by mountains.More on Mountains in Whitefish Montana >>Top Pick: Whitefish Montana
Dan crushed it:Easy access to the Absaroka-Beartooth mountain range, the largest land mass above 10,000 feet in North America. It forms a dramatic entrance into Yellowstone National Park via Beartooth Pass or the Chief Joseph Highway.More on Mountains in Red Lodge Montana >>Top Pick: Red Lodge Montana
Dan's been there:Bozeman lies in a large, open valley, alongside the beautiful Bridger Mountains. The Gallatin, Madison, Tobacco Root, Absaroka, and Crazy mountain ranges all come into view from points near town.More on Mountains in Bozeman Montana >>Top Pick: Bozeman Montana
Dan wants you to know:Glacier's mountains win me over every time! Such beauty... especially with a visit to adjoining Waterton National Park in Canada. More on Mountains in Glacier National Park >>Top Pick: Glacier National Park
Dan did it:Lone Peak is an unmistakable sight, rising above Big Sky, Montana and serving as the centerpiece for the ski resort. The Spanish Peaks, Gallatin Range, and Madison Range wrap Big Sky with rugged mountain scenery. More on Mountains in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Dan wants you to know:The entire Front Range, along Highways 89 & 287 from Glacier to Helena, represent the best of Montana - peaks to prairies!More on Mountains in Glacier National Park >>Top Pick: Glacier National Park
Lisa loves it:Lone Peak towers above Big Sky as both the ski area and a fun summer hike. Beehive Basin is nearby as well and has fun hiking and biking trails.More on Mountains in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Lisa wants you to know:I was blown away by the vastness of Glacier. Climbing up Going to the Sun Road to Logan Pass, you can look out over canyon after canyon, all rimmed with trees, cliffs, and jagged peaks.More on Mountains in Glacier National Park >>Top Pick: Glacier National Park
Lauryn crushed it:My favorite view of the mountains surrounding Big Sky is from a hot tub in Moonlight Basin. Almost every vacation rental in that area has a private hot tub - and all with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. More on Mountains in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Lauryn suggests:Whitefish is only 23 miles from Glacier National Park - home to some of the most stunning peaks in North America!More on Mountains in Whitefish Montana >>Top Pick: Whitefish Montana
Carli raves:Within the proximity of Bozeman you have several different Montana mountain ranges that give the area a varied feel.More on Mountains in Bozeman Montana >>Top Pick: Bozeman Montana
Carli's two cents:I suggest skiing the Bridger Range and hiking in the Spanish Peaks area.More on Mountains in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
B.J. wants you to go:Be sure to take a hike up Beehive Basin to get up close and personal with the Spanish Peaks, some of the best of Montana mountains.More on Mountains in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
B.J. did it:The mountains of Glacier are simply stunning. To top of it off, you can drive to the top of a few of them and hike into, around and on top of all of them!More on Mountains in Glacier National Park >>Top Pick: Glacier National Park
B.J. did it:Few people discover the Beartooth Mountain Range, but those that do find accessible high mountain solitude.More on Mountains in Red Lodge Montana >>Top Pick: Red Lodge Montana
