Trails
Bozeman's trail system encompasses over 45 miles of trails. These trails connect
users to schools, businesses, parks, natural lands, rivers and lakes within the
City limits. They also connect to trails existing outside of the City and will
eventually help to join Gallatin County communities together.
Every subdivision and commercial development that is proposed within the
City limits is reviewed by City staff, a Subdivision Review Committee associated
with the Recreation and Parks
Advisory Board (RPAB), the RPAB itself and the Gallatin
Valley Land Trust (GVLT). Items that are associated with Parks and Recreation,
such as park land dedication, park development, park master plans and trail
corridors and connections are all part of these reviews.
Trails are constructed with the help of the City of Bozeman Parks Division,
GVLT, the Montana Conservation Corp (MCC), service clubs and many volunteers.
Maintenance of trails is primarily the responsibility of the City Parks
Division. GVLT and MCC contribute to a very large portion of the maintenance;
however we receive a significant amount of assistance from the service clubs and
volunteers as well.
Bozeman's trail system provides great opportunities for exercise, commuting and
enjoying the natural beauty of our community and the surrounding area. While
using trails, please observe the trail safety and etiquette guidelines.