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Peets Hill/Burke Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 499 Google reviews · Running trail in Bozeman, Montana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Peets Hill/Burke 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.
Green space featuring a popular hiking trail & a hill with scenic views & wintertime sledding.
What runners say about Peets Hill/Burke Park
“the hilltop allows beautiful views of the valley, and the way up on the spur goes through a nice wooded area.”
“Great views from the top ridge, you can see all around Bozeman andeasy walking trails.”
“I love walking my dog here and it is also a great place to bike or hike though not very strenuous or steep!”
This open space is open to runners, walkers, cyclists, dog owners-no leash, photographers, wildlife viewers etc. Easy walk from downtown Bozeman and Public Library.
*Jaw drop* this place is stunning in fall! Honestly, I had low expectations since this was just a short hill on the side of the town. But gosh, sunsets really are stunning here. A panorama of mountains, the city in the middle with the leaves of trees everywhere being lit with the light of the setting sun.
Beautiful view of Bozeman, the surrounding mountains and the Gallatin Valley. An easy hike up the hill for a massive payoff. We took the trail to Burke Park and enjoyed the evening at the farmers market which was a heck of a party going on with two live bands, food vendors, local farmers and artisans.
What a beautiful place for a walk. We went just before sundown and got the birdseye view. It was great. We watched the moon rise behind us too. Really nice. High above all the city. We even got to watch a deer come up the hill and pass by us on it's way to it's next meal.
Trail conditions & character
“There are lots of locals here walking their dogs off-leash, which is cool, so you know you're on to something good.”
“the hilltop allows beautiful views of the valley, and the way up on the spur goes through a nice wooded area.”
“Paved pathways lead to the hill climbing areas where early morning exercisers can perform yoga, sprint the hills or lift weights.”
“The open space area is just a short walk from Main St, so you can access the trailhead easily from there.”
“A panorama of mountains, the city in the middle with the leaves of trees everywhere being lit with the light of the setting sun.”
“Paved pathways lead to the hill climbing areas where early morning exercisers can perform yoga, sprint the hills or lift weights.”
“We did the full loop and saw spectacular views of the town and mountains beyond.”
Plan your run at Peets Hill/Burke Park
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- 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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