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Tuckerman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Bozeman, Montana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Tuckerman 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastTrailhead parkingQuiet

Kid-friendly recreation area, featuring easy trails meandering through wooded areas and over a stream.

What runners say about Tuckerman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (89 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“The trails are flat and easy, and there is a beautiful view of a creek along the way.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“This is a wonderful place to come for a quiet walk without making the trek out to some of the more remote trails.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“It is also a very easy hike I'm talking so easy considering that it's only a couple of miles away from Bozeman you don't have much to worry about on that hike.”

Tuckerman Park is an amazing place to visit year round whether biking, walking, taking the dog for a jog, and hanging out with friends. It has a lend a leash site, where you can borrow a small leash if you forgot your own.

★★★★★ — Owen , Jan 2022

Beautiful, bucolic, sublime, wonderful place to run. I look forward to visiting. Thank you to the city of Bozeman for the amazing parks and trails. You guys are doing it right!

★★★★★ — Christopher , Jul 2019

This is a nice little walking trail to visit. Nice and shady when it's warm out.

★★★★★ — Ashley , Jul 2018

Great easy place to take a walk in nature niece had stroller and no problems.

★★★★★ — Sam , Jul 2023

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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 8 mentions

“The trails are flat and easy, and there is a beautiful view of a creek along the way.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Tuckerman Park is an amazing place to visit year round whether biking, walking, taking the dog for a jog, and hanging out with friends.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“This is a wonderful place to come for a quiet walk without making the trek out to some of the more remote trails.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Has a nice small parking lot, and a small outdoor restroom, which although are not amazing, still do the job, and also includes a decent size of Bozeman creek.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“You walk through wooded areas surrounded by roaming creeks and the birds are a special treat.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“The trails are flat and easy, and there is a beautiful view of a creek along the way.”

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Plan your run at Tuckerman 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitebozeman.net
  • Phone(406) 582-3222

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 AM–11 PM

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 Tuckerman Park

7979 Goldenstein Ln, 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.