Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-27
♥ FeaturedTuesday Track Night
Tuesdays, 6:00pm
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Free community track session led by Jamie Brusa.
New here? Start with these.
Just moved to Bozeman & the Gallatin Valley, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-06-24
♥ FeaturedSummer Fun Runs
Weekly through summer (May–Sep); monthly in winter
Rotating courses around the valley
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Day and course rotate — check the schedule for the next one.
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-07-01
♥ FeaturedDiscovery Walks
Free guided walks on select dates
A different trail each walk
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
~1 hour, family-friendly; partnered with Bozeman Health & Parks. See the GVLT events calendar for dates.
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-27
Friday Coffee Run
Fridays, 6:30am
Treeline Coffee Roasters (624 N Wallace)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree
4-mile loop — dogs welcome.
Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-06-24
Saturday Trail Run
Saturday mornings, rotating locations
Rotating trail / road locations
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree
Road Run⚠ Needs verification
5K Brew Run Series
Seasonal social run series
Local breweries (start/finish)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Confirm dates with the shop.
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Community Group Rides
Seasonal community rides — see calendar
Rotating trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Trail Work Nights
Seasonal dig days + social
Local trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Give-back events — a low-pressure way to meet the local riding crew.
MTB✓ Verified 2026-07-27
Tuesday MTB Ride + BBQ
Tuesdays, 6:00pm (dry months)
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Load up at the shop, ride, then BBQ — different trail each week; day-of details on @alter_bozeman.
MTB✓ Verified 2026-07-27
Women’s MTB Rides
Wednesdays, 5:45pm · rotating trailheads
Rotating trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Meets at a different trailhead each week — locations posted on the Pedal Project’s social pages.
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-24
Monday Night Road Ride
Mondays, 6:00pm (dry season)
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
20–30 mi, all abilities welcome.
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Weekly Road & Gravel Rides
Multiple weekly rides — see schedule
Varies by ride
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Community Rides
Seasonal shop rides — see community page
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Summer Trails Challenge
Self-paced summer challenge
Main Street to the Mountains trail system
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Summer Trails (Hike & Bike)
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
Summer hiking & biking trails + events
Crosscut (Bridger Canyon)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Guided Bird Walks
Seasonal guided bird walks
Rotating locations
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Confirm the schedule with Sacajawea Audubon.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Community Climb Nights & Clinics
Weekly community climbs & clinics — see Spire
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Indoor — a reliable winter option.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Trips & Clinics
MSU Outdoor Recreation Program
Rotating trips & clinics (academic year)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
Student-focused but a major local funnel; covers many activities.
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Community Nordic
Winter programs & community ski
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Nordic & Snowshoe
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
Winter Nordic & snowshoe sessions
Crosscut (Bridger Canyon)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Wednesday Morning Ride
Wednesdays, 9:00–10:30am (location emailed weekly)
Announced weekly by email
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Gravel Group Rides
Seasonal gravel rides — see schedule
Bridger foothills & valley
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Gravel rides appear on the club’s community weekly-rides list; no standalone gravel page.
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Women’s Road Rides
Women’s road rides, 6:00pm (see BPP Facebook)
Rotating — see BPP Facebook
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Confirm the weekday on the BPP Facebook page.
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Group Swims, Rides & Runs
Multisport group workouts (swim/bike/run)
Around Bozeman
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Triathlon training community — all three sports.
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Winter Monthly Fun Run
Monthly fun runs (Oct–Apr)
Rotating courses
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeWinter
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Women’s Trail Runs
Welcoming women’s group trail runs
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
MTB⚠ Needs verification
Skills Clinics
Seasonal skills clinics & sessions
Local trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Volunteer Trail Days
Seasonal volunteer trail-work days
Main Street to the Mountains trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Women’s Group Hikes
Bozeman Women’s Activity Group (BWAG)
Regular women’s hikes (ski & snowshoe in winter)
Rotating trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree
Women’s club since 1969; 200+ members of all ages.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Women’s Outings (21+)
Mixed women’s outings — hike, ski, birding & more
Rotating
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Hyalite Trail & Cleanup Days
Summer trail & cleanup volunteer days
Hyalite Canyon
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Trail Stewardship Days
Volunteer trail-work & stewardship days (summer)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
No experience needed — sawing, drainage, brushing + Leave No Trace.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Member Hikes & Outings
Member hikes & advocacy outings
Public lands around Bozeman
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Volunteer Conservation Days
Trail & habitat volunteer days
Greater Yellowstone / Gallatin Valley
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Intro to Climbing Clinics
Beginner clinics & belay classes
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Climbing Wall Open Hours
MSU Outdoor Recreation Program
Open climbing-wall sessions (academic year)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Club Meetings & Outings
Montana Mountaineering Association
Club meetings, clinics & alpine outings
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Monthly Presentations
Montana Mountaineering Association
Monthly talks & slideshows
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Bozeman Ice Festival
Montana Mountaineering Association
Annual ice festival & clinics (2nd weekend of December)
Hyalite Canyon
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter
On-ice clinics for everyone from first-timers to hard-people.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Ice-Climbing Community & Stewardship
Winter ice community + volunteer support
Hyalite Canyon
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeWinter
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Citizen Nordic Race Series
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
Winter community Nordic races & events
Crosscut (Bridger Canyon)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Adult Nordic Clinics
Adult skate & classic clinics (winter)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Monthly Programs & Field Trips
Monthly programs + member field trips
Bozeman (programs) + field sites
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Chapter Meetings
Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited
Monthly chapter meetings (off-season)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Coldwater conservation + a welcoming on-ramp to local fly fishing.
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
River Cleanup & Conservation Days
Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited
Seasonal conservation & cleanup days
Area rivers
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Winter Pool Sessions
Headwaters Paddling Association
Winter roll & skills pool sessions
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
A friendly way to learn to roll before river season.
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Gallatin Whitewater Festival
Headwaters Paddling Association
Annual whitewater races & festival
Gallatin River (near Big Sky)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Avalanche Awareness Talks
Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Free awareness talks (winter)
Around Bozeman
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeWinter
Start here before any backcountry travel — free and for all levels.
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification
Intro Avalanche Field Courses
Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Low-cost intro field courses (winter)
Bridger Range & area
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter