Summer Around Big Sky

If you’re a fly fisher, you’ve heard of Montana’s fabled trout streams, and one of them (the Gallatin) runs right through the ranch. If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, you know about Yellowstone Park, just a short drive south of the 320. If you like mountain biking or hiking, the trails in the mountains surrounding the ranch are epic.

The white water rafting is phenomenal, and golf is another option. Basically, if you like outdoor recreation, the Big Sky area in the summer is the place to be. More details to help you decide…

Hiking and Biking

The hiking and mountain biking opportunities in Big Sky abound, and you will find something for every level of ability and preference in and around Big Sky. Trails also sprout in all directions from Highway 191 in the Gallatin National Forest surrounding the ranch. Some hikes you shouldn't miss: Lava Lake, Beehive Basin, Storm Castle, Ousel Falls.

Whitewater rafting and kayaking

The Gallatin is popular with whitewater enthusiasts and is considered a challenge by some, and a place of serenity by others. The 20 mile stretch between Big Sky and the northern mouth of the canyon is particularly wild, but there are plenty of stretches that offer day floats as well. We can set up with an outfitter that will be able to arrange any level for you and your family.

Golfing

Big Sky is home to an 18-hole, par-72 Arnold Palmer designed golf course that lies beneath the backdrop of Lone Mountain. The course is open to the public, with holes harbored creekside, some nestled in the trees, and some in the great wide open. It also offers and excellent opportunity to spot moose and see Lone Peak from a variety of vantage points.