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The Bozeman Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in Sheridan, Wyoming · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of The Bozeman Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

Scenic

Scenic spot with historical information that's popular as a driving destination.

What runners say about The Bozeman Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (88 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“I been here at different times of the year it's just beautiful, you must stop if you driving thru here you won't be disappointed I promise”

The Bozeman Trail is a historic route that was used by pioneers and gold seekers in the mid-19th century. Stretching from Fort Laramie in Wyoming to the goldfields of Montana, the trail was known for its rugged terrain and hostile encounters with Native American tribes.

★★★★☆ — Gaza , Aug 2024

Was quite cool watching 👀 the rain come down in the distance and nice place to take a walk after being in the car for hours .

★★★★★ — Leon , Jul 2022

It is a great scenic spot.swing by grap some pics take in the majestic beauty.its nice.you can see the mountains very well unless it's smokey then you can see the mountains. It's on the way to and from services and awsome stuff too.

★★★★★ — Juni , Aug 2024

Beautiful view of this trail winding across the awesome expanses of Wyoming. I just can't get enough of this scenery! A must stop if your passing this way.

★★★★★ — Kevin , Jun 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 88 reviews →

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 22 mentions

“I been here at different times of the year it's just beautiful, you must stop if you driving thru here you won't be disappointed I promise”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.

Where to find The Bozeman Trail

Sheridan, Wyoming

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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.