Jan 21, 2025 · a diverse and stunning landscape, 3+ million acres, critical to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and stretching to the remote buttes and pine savannahs of southeastern MT and South Dakota. Flooding Damage - visit Alerts and Notices for the latest on sites closed.

Custer National Forest is located primarily in the south central part of the U.S. state of Montana but also has separate sections in northwestern South Dakota. With a total area of 1,188,130 acres (4,808 km 2), the forest comprises over 10 separate sections.

We offer a range of experiences from boardwalk trails designed to meet national accessibility guidelines to trails with a rocky, uneven surface – and even those in-between that have a firm and stable dirt surface.

The Beartooth Mountains are home to the highest 41 peaks in Montana, including Granite Peak, which is the highest at 12,799ft. The district serves as the northeastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park and is home to the Beartooth Scenic Highway.

Want to find the best trails in Custer Gallatin National Forest for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 281 great trails for hiking, birding, and backpacking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Custer Gallatin National Forest on Friday authorized a controversial land swap involving more than 15 square miles of land in two different south-central Montana mountain ranges.

One of the most ecologically diverse regions of Montana, the Custer-Gallatin National Forest is in Yellowstone Country, bordering the national park. Within it, you’ll find similar geology and a number of unique ways to engage with the natural landscape.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Custer Gallatin National Forest on Friday authorized a controversial land swap involving more than 15 square miles of land in two different south-central Montana mountain ranges. With the decision, consultants hired by the Yellowstone Club to facilitate the exchange can officially begin the title transfer process, which the Forest Service ...

Jan 21, 2025 · The Custer Gallatin National Forest on Friday authorized a controversial land swap involving more than 15 square miles of land in two different south-central Montana mountain ranges. With the decision, consultants hired by the Yellowstone Club to facilitate the exchange can officially begin the title transfer process, which the Forest Service ...

As Gateway to Yellowstone National Park, the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and the Lee Metcalf Wilderness; the Forest features many adventures among rugged mountains, including the tallest in Montana to remote Buttes and Bluffs.