Local Recommendations in Big Sky

Mountain to Meadow can be accessed from Big Sky Resort property near the base of the resort.Mountain to Meadow is a highly rated 4 mile popular blue singletrack scenic trail located near Big Sky Montana. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.

The 3-mile Mud Creek Trail Loop offers a beginner-friendly mountain biking route located about a mile south of Big Sky off of U.S. Highway 191. The Michener Creek Trails quickly gained traction and popularity since being built by Terraflow Trail Systems in 2019 through private funders. The trails came under the Big Sky Community Organization trail system in May of 2021 thanks to the help of the Blackfoot Hills Property Owners Association and at that point the trails reverted to their historical name of Mud Creek.The Mud Creek Trail loop is 3 miles in length and climbs about 450 feet in the first 1.5 miles, providing an opportunity to get your blood pumping a bit before the fast and flowy descent with berms and terrain features to enhance the ride. The trail should be ridden counter-clockwise and features a beginner-friendly climb and the descent is in the intermediate range. For those beginners that are nervous about the descent they can return the way they came up on the climbing trail. Hikers are welcome on the climbing trail but should steer clear of hiking on the descending trail for everyone’s safety. There is signage at the 1.5-mile mark to indicate where the trail changes from two-way traffic to recommended downhill use only.

A leisurely path that traces the historic Crail Ranch Meadow. Learn more about Big Sky’s history by visiting the Crail Ranch Homestead Museum.Take a step back in time on the Crail Ranch Trail, named after Big Sky’s original settlers. This 1.3-mile trail provides a leisurely walk, run or bike through the historic Crail Ranch meadow.Starting from the trailhead at the Big Sky Community Park, walkers, runners and bikers will head west on a wide gravel trail. Shortly after departing from the park, the trail crosses Little Coyote Road and picks up again at Spotted Elk Road. The trail crosses one small bridge and meanders between both homes and the Big Sky Resort golf course, keeping Lone Mountain in view throughout. Most individuals walk, run or bike the trail out and back for 2.6 miles total, but you can also utilize the trail to travel from the east end of the meadow to the west end, or vice versa.Although this trail is located in a more residential area of Big Sky, it still provides excellent views, wildlife sightings and a serene environment. BSCO encourages you to detour about 100 yards south on Spotted Elk Road to visit the historic Crail Ranch for a walking history tour of the valley or a tour of the homestead museum itself. Through July and August, Crail Ranch is open and Sundays from 12-3 p.m.