Accessibility for equestrian use is at the discretion of local land managers. In some places where the route of the MT406 is not open or passable to stock, alternate equestrian trails may exist. [...]
There are many opportunities to personalize your hike on the Montana Trail. Careful planning can provide many options to challenge users as they recreate on the trail.
There are many opportunities to volunteer with the Montana Trail 406 Association. In addition, there are numerous opportunities to do trail maintenance through Wild Montana [...]
Users can arrange guided trips of sections of the Montana Trail. Examples include the Wild and Scenic Missouri River, Gallatin Crest Trail and thru the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
The majority of the identified trail towns have some form of lodging. However, some of the smaller towns that may only be a designated camping area with limited support available – plan [...]
There are 45 towns identified as possible resupply points along the trail. Some are along the trail route and some require travel from the trail to access the services. Careful support planning [...]
There is no formal network for arranging a shuttle. Still, some people are willing to assist trail users with shuttle services. Trail users are responsible for arranging transportation to and [...]
Campfires are generally not allowed during extremely dry hot summers. Check fire restrictions with individual land use managers. They’re also generally not allowed on private land, which [...]
Camping is allowed on the majority of the trail. Glacier National Park requires permits to camp within the park boundaries. The majority of the trail has an abundance of dispersed camping [...]
The trail has a range of animals from bears and mountain lions to mice and insects. You will likely see marmots, squirrels, deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, antelope, and a variety of [...]
