Big Sky, Montana
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Big Sky, Montana
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead Parking
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Ousel Falls TrailAt the entrance of Ousel Falls Park, the trail descends into the South Fork ravine to beautiful Ousel Falls. The trail is named after the Ousel Bird (Cinclus mexicanus), more commonly known as the American Dipper. Interpretive brochures are available at the trailhead.
Details
Distance: 1.6 from Ousel Falls Trailhead
5.6 from Town Center
Difficulty: Easy
Uses: Hike, bike, equestrian (horses allowed from trailhead to junction of First Yellow Mule Trail)
Parking: Parking lot at Ousel Falls Trailhead off of Ousel Falls Road
Seasons: Year round (trail can be icy in the winter, snowshoes or Yaktraks are recommended)
Dog Policy: Dogs allowed on-leash
Amenities: Outhouse, benches, picnic tables, self-guided interpretive hike, fishing access[/two-thirds][clearfix]
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Beehive Basin Road
Mountain Village Area
Big Sky, Montana
Difficulty: Easy
Fishing
Camping
Dogs are allowed
Hiking and Equestrian trail
June – September
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Beehive Basin Trail No. 40 is a 7.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Big Sky Mountain Village, Montana that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. Bring water and bear spray is recommended. Wildlife viewing is a hit or miss. Wide open meadows and amazing wildflowers. Snowshoe and cross-country skiing in the winter. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Details:
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 6-Miles In/Out
Summer: June – September
Winter: October – May
Dog Policy: Allowed
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Big Vistas
Wildflowers
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Cinnamon Mountain is am 8-mile roundtrip moderately difficult hike. The trail starts at Cinnamon Creek and travels through trees and meadows until the junction to the summit. The Lookout is closed but the 360 degree views offering views of Sphinx Mountain, the Taylor Hilgards, Absarokas, Gravellys and the Spanish Peaks is well worth it. In July the wildflowers of Mountain Bluebells, Yellow Monkey Flowers, Indian Paintbrush, Lupine and Glacier Lilly are astounding. Occasionally you will share the trail with horses and mountain bikers.
- Trailhead Elevation: 6,581 ft. (2,005 m)
- Net Elevation Gain: 2,516 ft. (766 m)
- Maps: USGS Ousel Falls, Lincoln Mtn, Sunshine Peak – Beartooth Publishing
- Lat 45° 07.800′ W’ 111° 16,000′[/two-thirds]
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