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GARNET MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT 8,245'
TRAILHEAD: Garnet Mountain Lookout Trail
HIKE DISTANCE: 4.5 Miles (One-Way) 2,800' Elevation Gain
*Horseback or Mountain Biking is allowed
RENTAL AVAILABILITY: Yes, $30-$60 Per Night (season dependent)
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Medium
To reach Garnet Mountain trailhead, leave Bozeman and head
toward Big Sky, taking the Storm Castle Road turnoff, traveling
eight miles past the Storm Castle trailhead until you reach the
trailhead sign for Garnet Mountain Lookout. The trail takes you
along a wide ridge toward the lookout with views of the Gallatin
Mountain range and the Spanish Peaks along the way. As you
near the summit, the broad rolling ridge has a feel of wide-open
freedom. Once you reach the summit, your view is dominated
by Bozeman, the Spanish Peaks, and the greater Gallatin Range.
This lookout is exceptionally versatile, offering overnight rental
options, ski touring, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hik-
ing, making the rental a regular stop for southwestern Montana
outdoor enthusiasts.
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