Valley County, Montana
179 hiking & walking trails · 15parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 14 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Valley County, Montana
Valley County is home to 179 mapped hiking trails and 15 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 14 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Valley County
Up to 194 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Valley County
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Sample Parks in Valley County
Sample Trails in Valley County
Curated Guides for Valley County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Valley County, Montana?
Yes — we have 179 mapped hiking and walking trails in Valley County, Montana, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Valley County, Montana?
Bear Creek Point Trail near Cobalt is rated hard — the toughest classification among Valley County, Montana's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Valley County, Montana for families?
Basic Training near Lake Fork is one of the best family picks in Valley 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 Valley County, Montana?
Each of the 179 trails in Valley 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 Valley County, Montana?
Valley County, Montana has 15 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (2 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Valley County, Montana?
Yes — 1 of Valley County, Montana's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Downstream (MT) with 94 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Valley County, Montana?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Montana for more options beyond Valley County, Montana.
Hiking guides for Montana
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Valley 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.