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1.7 miles
Distance
605 ft
Climb
-590 ft
Descent
00:46:17
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
4,934 ft
Altitude min
5,535 ft
Altitude max
4,934 ft
Altitude start
4,948 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-38.7%
Grade max
56.5%
Grade min
4,098 ft
Distance climb
4,711 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:46:17
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bridger Range
    Bozeman, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #2195 in Hiking [+]
    • #6321 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #24 in Hiking · Montana [+]
    • #50 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Loop trail accessing the summit of Drinking Horse Mountain. South arm of the loop is the easier route to the top, with the north being a steeper but quicker ascent.

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Drinking Horse... Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Denver)
Sep 15, 2026
Aug 6, 2026 @ 7:41am (America/Boise)
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Jun 8, 2026 @ 5:57pm (America/Boise)
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Feb 19, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Denver)
Feb 19, 2026
Little icy on the trail but still walkable.
Dec 20, 2025 @ 11:44am (America/Denver)
Dec 20, 2025
You probably could get by without traction devices, but I was very happy to have them
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on Sep 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drinking Horse Mountain Loop located?
      Drinking Horse Mountain Loop is located in Bridger Range, Bozeman, Montana, United States. It is part of the Bridger Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.70503, -110.9772.
      ▼ How hard is Drinking Horse Mountain Loop?
      Drinking Horse Mountain Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drinking Horse Mountain Loop?
      Drinking Horse Mountain Loop has 605 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 590 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,934 ft to 5,535 ft.
      ▼ How long is Drinking Horse Mountain Loop?
      Drinking Horse Mountain Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drinking Horse Mountain Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drinking Horse Mountain Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Drinking Horse Mountain Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Drinking Horse Mountain Loop are:
      • May (11 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      • March (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Drinking Horse Mountain Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drinking Horse Mountain Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Drinking Horse Mountain Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to hike Drinking Horse Mountain Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drinking Horse Mountain Loop?
      Drinking Horse Mountain Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,481 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,705 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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