Montana’s landscape is so breathtakingly beautiful that it’s little wonder that most of us want to spend as much time outdoors as we can. We have so many ways to soak up that beauty, too – from a leisurely stroll in our own neighborhood to a picturesque hike. Next time you’re up for a little bit of adventure and a whole lot of natural beauty, pile the whole family into the car and set off on one of these family-friendly trails in Montana.
- Running Eagle Falls Trail – Glacier National Park
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All Trails/Robert Dunn Don’t forget your camera for your journey along the Running Eagle Falls Trail, which tallies just over a half a mile long. The easy trail is brimming with natural beauty, but the highlight of the trail is undoubtedly the waterfall. A relatively flat trail, the path is popular with hikers of all ages and skill levels. Hikers often cool off in the pool into which the waterfall tumbles during the warmer months. View more photos and a trail map of Running Eagles Falls Trail on All Trails. Going-to-the-Sun Road, Going-to-the-Sun Rd, Montana, USA
- Natural Bridge Falls Trail – Natural Bridge State Park
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All Trails/Kristi Williams A picture-perfect trail for hikers of all ages, including the littlest adventurers, the Natural Bridge Falls Trail spans just 0.7 miles. There are some steep bits, but hikers recommend it for all ages. The rewards - mountain views and a waterfall - are well worth the effort. Plan your trip along the Natural Bridge Falls Trail on All Trails. McLeod, Mc Leod, MT 59052, USA
- Grotto Falls Trail – Custer Gallatin National Forest
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All Trails/Gaelen Cole Clocking in at 2.4 miles, Grotto Falls Trail can get pretty busy. However, the views are well worth the effort and the time. The predominately flat trail offers sweeping views of cliffs, mountains, and forest. You’ll also come to a waterfall that provides the perfect backdrop for photos. Make sure you wear and bring bug spray, as flies are common during the warmer months. View the trail map for Grotto Falls Trail on All Trails. Custer Gallatin National Forest, Nye, MT 59061, USA
- Pictograph Cave State Park Trail – Pictograph Cave State Park
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All Trails/Marco Jaggi Spanning just over a half-mile, Pictograph Cave State Park Trail boasts a ton of natural beauty, including colorful wildflowers and rich natural history. Don’t forget your camera, because you’ll definitely want to snap photos of the rock art in the caves, the oldest of which dates back 2,000 years. The short but sweet trail has a few hills, but hikers recommend it as a fun and easy way to introduce kids to hiking. Learn more about the Pictograph Cave State Park Trail on All Trails. Pictograph Cave State Park, 3401 Coburn Rd, Billings, MT 59101, USA
- Trail of the Cedars – Glacier National Park
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All Trails/Chelsey Fredlund Kid-friendly and handicap-accessible, the Trail of the Cedars meanders just under one mile through Glacier National Park. You’ll definitely want to wear and bring along bug spray, as mosquitoes are usually out in full force during the warmer months. The highlights of the trail include the ancient trees and the breathtaking waterfall. Find more photos and a trail map of Trail of the Cedars on All Trails. Going-to-the-Sun Road, Going-to-the-Sun Rd, Montana, USA
What are your favorite family-friendly trails in Montana? Share them with us in the comments! Then check out these nine totally kid-friendly hikes in Montana that are one mile and under.
All Trails/Masako Saito
All Trails/Robert Dunn
Don’t forget your camera for your journey along the Running Eagle Falls Trail, which tallies just over a half a mile long. The easy trail is brimming with natural beauty, but the highlight of the trail is undoubtedly the waterfall. A relatively flat trail, the path is popular with hikers of all ages and skill levels. Hikers often cool off in the pool into which the waterfall tumbles during the warmer months. View more photos and a trail map of Running Eagles Falls Trail on All Trails.
Going-to-the-Sun Road, Going-to-the-Sun Rd, Montana, USA
All Trails/Sierra Harbison
All Trails/Kristi Williams
A picture-perfect trail for hikers of all ages, including the littlest adventurers, the Natural Bridge Falls Trail spans just 0.7 miles. There are some steep bits, but hikers recommend it for all ages. The rewards - mountain views and a waterfall - are well worth the effort. Plan your trip along the Natural Bridge Falls Trail on All Trails.
McLeod, Mc Leod, MT 59052, USA
All Trails/Coleman Zauner
All Trails/Gaelen Cole
Clocking in at 2.4 miles, Grotto Falls Trail can get pretty busy. However, the views are well worth the effort and the time. The predominately flat trail offers sweeping views of cliffs, mountains, and forest. You’ll also come to a waterfall that provides the perfect backdrop for photos. Make sure you wear and bring bug spray, as flies are common during the warmer months. View the trail map for Grotto Falls Trail on All Trails.
Custer Gallatin National Forest, Nye, MT 59061, USA
All Trails/Teena Dunn
All Trails/Marco Jaggi
Spanning just over a half-mile, Pictograph Cave State Park Trail boasts a ton of natural beauty, including colorful wildflowers and rich natural history. Don’t forget your camera, because you’ll definitely want to snap photos of the rock art in the caves, the oldest of which dates back 2,000 years. The short but sweet trail has a few hills, but hikers recommend it as a fun and easy way to introduce kids to hiking. Learn more about the Pictograph Cave State Park Trail on All Trails.
Pictograph Cave State Park, 3401 Coburn Rd, Billings, MT 59101, USA
All Trails/Heather Roberts
All Trails/Chelsey Fredlund
Kid-friendly and handicap-accessible, the Trail of the Cedars meanders just under one mile through Glacier National Park. You’ll definitely want to wear and bring along bug spray, as mosquitoes are usually out in full force during the warmer months. The highlights of the trail include the ancient trees and the breathtaking waterfall. Find more photos and a trail map of Trail of the Cedars on All Trails.
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