Climb into the heart of the Highwoods on the Center Ridge Trail, a 6-mile hike that rewards with sweeping views and solitude. Wind through aspen groves, grassy ridgelines, and patches of lodgepole pine. Keep an eye out for elk, wildflowers, and panoramic vistas of central Montana’s island ranges. A local favorite for a peaceful day hike with a big sky payoff.
To learn more about the Highwood Mountains, hikes across the state, and Wild Montana’s work protecting wild places, visit hikewildmontana.org.
