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Glen Lake Rotary Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 464 Google reviews · Running trail in Bozeman, Montana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Glen Lake Rotary 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.

ScenicRestrooms

Park offering fishing, a beach, picnic areas, volleyball, trails, and a dock.

What runners say about Glen Lake Rotary Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (464 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“It’s a beautiful park with a peaceful lake, a really nice walking path around the back, and plenty of places to stop and enjoy the scenery.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

I grew up up here, spent my childhood running around this place. I literally hadn't been back for 25 years until now. I didnt recognize it......now there are restaurants and breweries. The place was still fun and relaxing, a great spot for the kids.

★★★★★ — Mortarhound78 , Aug 2020

I love coming here and climbing the hill. It feels like I'm on top of life. Great place to breathe and unwind.

★★★★★ — Eshmael , May 2024

Glen Lake Rotary Park was a great surprise! It’s a beautiful park with a peaceful lake, a really nice walking path around the back, and plenty of places to stop and enjoy the scenery. Being right across from Map Brewing Company makes it an easy place to visit before or after a meal.

★★★★☆ — Joyce , Jun 2026

Just what I needed on a 60 degree morning! Nice peaceful walk around the lake after breakfast to get the day going. At about 7 am, only two other people walking around. Neat place for a 1 mile walk around the lake.

★★★★★ — Rob , Aug 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“It’s a beautiful park with a peaceful lake, a really nice walking path around the back, and plenty of places to stop and enjoy the scenery.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Glen Lake Rotary 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitebozemansunriserotary.org

Hours

Monday 7 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–12 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 Glen Lake Rotary Park

173 Bridger Vale Dr, 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.