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Gallagator Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Bozeman, Montana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Gallagator Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
A mostly level former railway line featuring paved trails that connect four or five parks.
What runners say about Gallagator Trail
“The way back was a continuous slight decline down and a great way to end the run.”
“I saw groups of children on mountain bikes, yoga work outs, dog walking galore, biking, jogging, and lots of picture taking.”
Thoroughly delightful trail along a paved path featuring sculpture/art along the way. My 86+ year old father who walks with a cane enjoyed the stroll and strategically placed benches for art gazing. Did I mention a delightful place!
A great trail, It's really fun to walk it south from the library and then loop over to Pete's hill on the way back.
Just a block from downtown with entry to the trail at any number of spots in town this trail rocks. It accommodates people ranging in age from youthful to older. The flat areas below the ridge provide ez riding or walking in a variety of terrain.
An excellent N/S commute route into downtown Bozeman and a key linkage in the ever-growing Mainstreet-To-Mountains trail system. Access is available at many streets and the trail interconnects four or five large and smaller pocket parks. Street crossings are decently marked but watch for ignorant motorists.
Trail conditions & character
“Jog, walk, or bike up the trails to the top and you will be provided spectacular views of the Bozeman area with mountains all around and views of the city nestled into the valley.”
“I saw groups of children on mountain bikes, yoga work outs, dog walking galore, biking, jogging, and lots of picture taking.”
“The flat areas below the ridge provide ez riding or walking in a variety of terrain.”
“Thoroughly delightful trail along a paved path featuring sculpture/art along the way.”
“During dry months, I would even venture to say the train might be wheelchair friendly, especially since the trail has heavy traffic in case of trouble.”
Plan your run at Gallagator Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegvlt.org
- Phone(406) 587-8404
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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