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Gardner Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Bozeman, Montana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Gardner Park'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.

What runners say about Gardner Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Gardner Park is part of a plot of land connecting to Tuckerman Park donated by the Tuckerman family. Gardner Park acts as a side door to the trail system connecting to Tuckerman Park and nearby neighborhoods,and has a small lend a leash site.

★★★★★ — Owen , Jan 2022

Very nice trails along creek. Have to watch for bikers. Peaceful and scenic

★★★★★ — Mamie , Oct 2025

Great trail with a bridge and water access. The parking lot is small..

★★★★★ — Paul , May 2026

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Plan your run at Gardner Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 5:30 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 3:30 AM–1 AM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Gardner Park

Sourdough Trail, Bozeman, MT 59715

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.