Carbon County, Montana
107 hiking & walking trails · 19parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 9 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Carbon County, Montana
Carbon County is home to 107 mapped hiking trails and 19 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 9 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Carbon County
Up to 126 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Carbon County
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Sample Parks in Carbon County
Sample Trails in Carbon County
Curated Guides for Carbon County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Carbon County, Montana?
Yes — we have 107 mapped hiking and walking trails in Carbon County, Montana, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Carbon County, Montana for families?
Basin Lakes Trail near Red Lodge is one of the best family picks in Carbon County, Montana — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Carbon County, Montana?
Each of the 107 trails in Carbon County, Montana has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Carbon County, Montana?
Carbon County, Montana has 19 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index. Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Carbon County, Montana?
Yes — 4 of Carbon County, Montana's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is PARKSIDE with 28 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Carbon County, Montana?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Montana for more options beyond Carbon County, Montana.
Hiking guides for Montana
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Carbon County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Montana, Ranked
Montana's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleMontana's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Montana trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Montana
Ten gentle, well-marked Montana trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Montana
Montana's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Montana
Federal parks and recreation areas in Montana ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Montana: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Montana's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.