Last revised: Wed, Jun 6, 2012

View a slideshow from hikes around Big Sky, Montana!

The Weather in Big Sky is unpredictable. There are no accurate figures for Big Sky’s climate, Click here for climatic statistics for Bozeman and West Yellowstone. Keep in mind that Big Sky’s temperatures fall somewhere in between the two, but if you are headed into the high country it is usually colder with higher levels of precipitation in most months. During the Spring and Summer months, afternoon thunderstorms are common and can result in drastic temperature drops.

• Always bring extra food and clothing.
• Prepare for the worst.
• When biking, bring parts as most of the rides access very remote country.

Sign on Taylor Fork FS Road. Several epic rides access prime grizzly habitat. Never ride alone. Maximize your presence.

Bears, both black and grizzly, inhabit our region. They are most active from March until November, but can be seen any time of year including Winter. Traveling in groups and making noise to maximize your presence is the best line of defense. Bear mace, available in our store, has been found to be quite effective at deterring bears should they charge. Bears of both varieties, but grizzlies in particular, should be treated with great respect, avoiding confrontations when possible. Mountain bikers need to be especially careful, since they tend to travel quickly and quietly.

Scroll Down to see some places we like to hike and bike. Conditions can change rapidly, so don’t get mad at us if the trail isn’t exactly like we said. Please realize that this information is provided FREE. If you like what you see, please help support this site and patronize our store! Please email your comments and trail updates so we can keep this information as up to date as possible.

Mountain Bike Trail Conditions
Trail	Download Map  (PDF)	Latest Conditions	Average Riding Season
Grizzly Loop		Open June 15.	Late April thru September
Beehive Ridge to North Fork Loop		Snowy.	Late June thru September.
Little Wapiti Creek Loop		Snowy.	Late June thru September.
First Yellow Mule to Buck Ridge	Get the Big Sky Bike Map @ Grizzly Outfitters.	Snow starting at 8000′.
Pica Point Loop		Snow.	Late June thru September.
Wapiti to Sage Creek Loop		Snow.	June thru September.
Teepee to Buffalo Horn	Get the Big Sky Bike Map @ Grizzly Outfitters.	Snow.	June thru September.
Ramshorn Lake to Porcupine Creek	Get the Big Sky Bike Map @ Grizzly Outfitters.	Snow.	June thru September.
Portal to Porcupine Creek		Snow.	July thru September.
Garnet Mountain Loop		Snow.
Mica Creek Loop		Clear with some snow at top.	June thru September.
Additional Bike maps, guide books and information available at grizzly outfitters – e-mail us!
Big Sky Resort Downhill Trails	Trail Maps available from Big Sky Resort	Open.	June thru September.

Hiking Trail Conditions
Trail	Latest Conditions	Average Season
Porcupine Creek	Clear.	Late April thru September
North Fork	Bottom clear.	Late June thru September.
Beehive Basin	Snow at Lake.	Late June thru September.
Lava Lake	Snow at top.	June thru September.
Specimen Creek	Snow.	June thru September.
Cinnamon Creek	First three miles clear.	June thru September.
Maps, guide books and back country information available at grizzly outfitters – e-mail us!