🏔️ Montana Trail Conditions

Mountain IQ scores for Montana's top 20 trails — Glacier NP, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Absaroka-Beartooth, Flathead, Bitterroot, and Gallatin. Live weather, surface, and avalanche data.

95 Top IQ Score Today

22 Trails Scored

LIVE Data Freshness

⚠️ Avalanche Advisory: Mountain IQ scores factor in avalanche danger from GNFAC, FAC, and WCMAC. High (4) or Extreme (5) danger reduces the IQ score. Always check your regional center before heading out. MT avy season runs roughly Nov–May but can extend into summer at high elevations.

⛰️ Avalanche data provided by Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) — mtavalanche.com

⚠️ Avalanche conditions are extremely dangerous and change rapidly. This data is for informational planning only — NOT a substitute for checking official avalanche forecasts, carrying proper avalanche safety equipment, or completing avalanche safety training. You assume all risk.

🏔️ GNFAC Official Forecast → avalanche.org →

⚠️ Go Scores are informational estimates only — not safety guarantees.

Always check official sources (NWS, CDOT / MDT, local ranger stations) before heading out. Trail conditions change rapidly and may differ from scored predictions. PeakScout is not liable for decisions made based on Go Scores. You assume all risk.

⚡ Storm Intelligence

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Storm Forecast · Montana

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Clear Incoming Storm

24h forecast · Open-Meteo (HRRR/GFS) · Updates every 30 min · Data disclaimer

🔄 Post-Storm Recovery

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Trails: dry by Thu (~5d)

Expect mud/snow · 2.3" rain. Dry in ~5 days

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Rivers: peak flow Mon (~2d), fishable Fri (~6d)

+932 CFS est. from runoff. Clarity returns ~6d post-storm

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Lakes: calm tomorrow

Max winds 8 mph. Paddling conditions return ~6h post-storm

Updated 11:54 AM MT · Refreshes every 30 min

Mountain IQ — All Montana Trails

Highline Trail

Glacier National Park

⭐ Featured

🔵 Moderate 🏔️ NPS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 35

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 44°F · 💨 10 mph · 🌧️ 0.62"

11.8 mi · +830 ft · High: 7,200 ft

Crown jewel of Glacier — ridge-walk above Logan Pass with panoramic views.

0.62" precip today — expect mud

🎫 Entrance Fee · ⏰ Timed Entry

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 47°F → ⛰️ 47°F (feels 42°) → 🏔️ 46°F (feels 40°) ⚡HIGH

· ⏰ Summit by 8am — high lightning risk after 1pm

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

Grinnell Glacier Trail

Glacier National Park

⭐ Featured

🔵 Moderate 🏔️ NPS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 45

52 Caution ?

🌧️ 46°F · 💨 14 mph · 🌧️ 0.45"

10.6 mi · +1,600 ft · High: 6,850 ft

Access an active glacier with turquoise lakes and wildlife en route.

0.45" precip today — expect mud

🎫 Entrance Fee · ⏰ Timed Entry

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 50°F → ⛰️ 50°F (feels 45°) → 🏔️ 51°F ⚡MODERATE

· ⏰ Winds build after noon — start early

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

Iceberg Lake Trail

Glacier National Park

⭐ Featured

🔵 Moderate 🏔️ NPS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 45

62 Caution ?

🌧️ 50°F · 💨 15 mph · 🌧️ 0.22"

9.6 mi · +1,275 ft · High: 6,100 ft

Cirque lake with floating icebergs in a grizzly-rich alpine bowl.

0.22" precip today — expect mud

🎫 Entrance Fee

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 50°F → ⛰️ 52°F → 🏔️ 54°F ⚡MODERATE

· ⏰ Winds build after noon — start early

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

Avalanche Lake Trail

Glacier National Park

🟢 Easy 🏔️ NPS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 45

62 Caution ?

🌧️ 56°F · 💨 10 mph · 🌧️ 0.39"

4.5 mi · +730 ft · High: 3,926 ft

Rainforest walk to a glacial lake fed by five waterfalls.

0.39" precip today — expect mud

🎫 Entrance Fee

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 45°F → ⛰️ 52°F → 🏔️ 55°F ⚡HIGH

· ⏰ Summit by 8am — high lightning risk after 1pm

🌦 NWS MSO ↗

Hidden Lake Overlook

Glacier National Park

🟢 Easy 🏔️ NPS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 35

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 43°F · 💨 10 mph · 🌧️ 0.62"

3 mi · +540 ft · High: 7,440 ft

Logan Pass boardwalk to alpine lake overlook — goat country.

0.62" precip today — expect mud

🎫 Entrance Fee · ⏰ Timed Entry

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 47°F → ⛰️ 46°F (feels 40°) → 🏔️ 46°F (feels 40°) ⚡HIGH

· ⏰ Summit by 8am — high lightning risk after 1pm

🌦 NWS MSO ↗

Siyeh Pass Trail

Glacier National Park

🟠 Hard 🏔️ NPS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 32

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 42°F · 💨 17 mph · 🌧️ 0.57"

10.3 mi · +2,240 ft · High: 8,080 ft

High-alpine one-way traverse over Glacier's roof.

0.57" precip today — expect mud

🎫 Entrance Fee

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 50°F → ⛰️ 48°F (feels 42°) → 🏔️ 46°F (feels 39°) ⚡MODERATE

· ⏰ Winds build after noon — start early

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

Chinese Wall Trail

Lewis and Clark National Forest

⭐ Featured

🟠 Hard 🌲 USFS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 27

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 39°F · 💨 14 mph · 🌧️ 1.09"

22 mi · +3,100 ft · High: 8,600 ft

Iconic limestone escarpment in North America's premier wilderness.

1.09" precip today — expect mud

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 47°F → ⛰️ 43°F (feels 35°) → 🏔️ 41°F (feels 32°) ⚡HIGH

· ⏰ Summit by 8am — high lightning risk after 1pm

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

Beehive Basin Trail

Gallatin National Forest

⭐ Featured

🔵 Moderate 🌲 USFS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 27

54 Caution ?

🌨️ 39°F · 💨 13 mph · 🌧️ 0.83"

8 mi · +1,800 ft · High: 9,820 ft

Jagged Madison Range cirque near Big Sky — wildflowers and alpine lakes.

0.83" precip today — expect mud

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 49°F → ⛰️ 42°F (feels 35°) → 🏔️ 39°F (feels 31°) ⚡HIGH

· ⏰ Summit by 8am — high lightning risk after 1pm

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

Beartooth Pass Area Trails

Custer Gallatin National Forest

🔵 Moderate 🌲 USFS ❄️ Snow on Trail

MOUNTAIN IQ 14

48 Risky ?

🌨️ 35°F · 💨 16 mph · 🌧️ 0.5"

6 mi · +900 ft · High: 11,200 ft

High-altitude plateau hiking at 11,000+ ft above the Beartooth Highway.

2.8" new snow — trail may be covered

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 56°F → ⛰️ 46°F (feels 40°) → 🏔️ 41°F (feels 32°) ⚡MODERATE

· ⏰ Winds build after noon — start early

🌦 NWS BYZ ↗

Sky Rim Trail

Gallatin National Forest

🟠 Hard 🌲 USFS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 27

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 39°F · 💨 13 mph · 🌧️ 0.9"

20 mi · +4,200 ft · High: 10,300 ft

Ridgeline traverse above Yellowstone with grizzly and wolf country views.

0.9" precip today — expect mud

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 51°F → ⛰️ 43°F (feels 37°) → 🏔️ 39°F (feels 32°) ⚡HIGH

· ⏰ Summit by 8am — high lightning risk after 1pm

🌦 NWS BYZ ↗

Jewel Basin Hiking Area

Flathead National Forest

⭐ Featured

🔵 Moderate 🌲 USFS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 35

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 41°F · 💨 12 mph · 🌧️ 0.52"

8 mi · +1,400 ft · High: 7,525 ft

Hike-only alpine basin with 27 lakes — no horses, no bikes, rare solitude.

0.52" precip today — expect mud

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 42°F (feels 35°) → ⛰️ 41°F (feels 32°) → 🏔️ 40°F (feels 31°) ⚡HIGH

· ⏰ Summit by 11am — high lightning risk after 1pm

🌦 NWS MSO ↗

Lake Plateau Loop — Beartooth

Custer Gallatin National Forest

🟠 Hard 🌲 USFS ❄️ Snow on Trail

MOUNTAIN IQ 4

42 Risky ?

🌨️ 33°F · 💨 18 mph · 🌧️ 0.52"

18.5 mi · +2,600 ft · High: 10,900 ft

Multi-day loop through 30+ alpine lakes with trophy cutthroat fishing.

2.8" new snow — trail may be covered

🌡️ Elevation Forecast

🅿️ 55°F → ⛰️ 46°F (feels 40°) → 🏔️ 41°F (feels 33°) ⚡HIGH

· ⏰ Summit by 8am — high lightning risk after 1pm

🌦 NWS BYZ ↗

Blodgett Canyon Trail

Bitterroot National Forest

⭐ Featured

🔵 Moderate 🌲 USFS ✅ Clear

MOUNTAIN IQ 95

62 Caution ?

🌦️ 46°F · 💨 15 mph · 🌧️ 0.15"

14 mi · +1,800 ft · High: 5,800 ft

Granite canyon with 2,000-foot walls, climbing, and westslope cutthroat.

46°F — good conditions

🌦 NWS MSO ↗

Hyalite Canyon Loop

Gallatin National Forest

🔵 Moderate 🌲 USFS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 35

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 43°F · 💨 11 mph · 🌧️ 1.23"

11.5 mi · +2,100 ft · High: 8,700 ft

Bozeman's premier trail — waterfalls, alpine lake, and peak views.

1.23" precip today — expect mud

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

South Fork Sun River Trail

Lewis and Clark National Forest

🟠 Hard 🌲 USFS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 35

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 43°F · 💨 13 mph · 🌧️ 1.42"

35 mi · +2,800 ft · High: 7,900 ft

Main artery into the Bob Marshall Wilderness along the Sun River.

1.42" precip today — expect mud

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

Sacagawea Peak via Bridger Bowl

Gallatin National Forest

🟠 Hard 🌲 USFS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 35

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 41°F · 💨 10 mph · 🌧️ 0.61"

5.4 mi · +2,450 ft · High: 9,665 ft

Highest Bridger Range summit above Bozeman — 360-degree views.

0.61" precip today — expect mud

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

Swan Crest Trail

Flathead National Forest

🟠 Hard 🌲 USFS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 34

56 Caution ?

🌧️ 37°F · 💨 18 mph · 🌧️ 0.47"

30 mi · +4,500 ft · High: 8,750 ft

Swan Range ridgeline through prime grizzly country and September larch.

0.47" precip today — expect mud

🌦 NWS MSO ↗

Trapper Peak Trail

Bitterroot National Forest

🟠 Hard 🌲 USFS 🌫️ Soft / Damp

MOUNTAIN IQ 69

55 Caution ?

🌨️ 30°F · 💨 16 mph · 🌧️ 0.2"

10 mi · +3,600 ft · High: 10,157 ft

Summit of the Bitterroot Range — talus scramble to 10,157 ft.

Recent precipitation — soft in shaded sections

🌦 NWS MSO ↗

Refrigerator Canyon — Gates of the Mountains

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

🔵 Moderate 🌲 USFS ✅ Clear

59 Caution ?

Weather unavailable

5.5 mi · +1,400 ft · High: 5,800 ft

Lewis & Clark canyon — 1,200-ft limestone walls with bighorn sheep.

Looks good

🌦 NWS TFX ↗

Great Northern Mountain Trail

Flathead National Forest

🟠 Hard 🌲 USFS 🟤 Muddy / Wet

MOUNTAIN IQ 35

59 Caution ?

🌧️ 41°F · 💨 7 mph · 🌧️ 0.61"

9 mi · +4,100 ft · High: 8,705 ft

Steep summit scramble to 8,705 ft with views into three states.

0.61" precip today — expect mud

🌦 NWS MSO ↗

About Mountain IQ
Mountain IQ (0–100) rates trail conditions for hiking based on: surface conditions (40%), precipitation (30%), wind (15%), and temperature (15%). Avalanche danger at Level 4 or 5 further reduces the score. A score of 80+ means excellent conditions; below 35 means hazardous — turn around or go elsewhere.