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Rocky Mountain Front Traverse

with Naturalist Eric Bergman

Trip Details

Trip Date:

06/18/2026 – 06/23/2026

Trip Type:

Stock Supported

Number of Days/Nights:

6 Days – 5 Nights

Distance:

27mi

Distance with Day Hikes:

40mi

Rating:

Level 3 – Moderately Difficult
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Pricing:

$2,700/person

Availablity:

Available

Apply for this Trip:

Online Reservation
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Highlights

  • Naturalist lead hiking
  • Plentiful wildflowers
  • Wildlife watching
  • Ecologically diverse landscape
  • Rich conservation history

Description

This six-day, five-night backcountry trip is a favorite among guests and staff as it travels along Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front. Filled with wildflowers, waterfalls, deep drainages, distinct geology, incredible vistas and diverse scenery, it’s a great introduction to this part of Big Sky Country. While listed as moderately difficult, this stock-supported trip includes two layover days to relax, soak up quiet moments in nature and explore this area of Montana at your leisure. Master Naturalist Eric Bergman will be joining us for this trip.

The Rocky Mountain Traverse is a great trip to kick off the summer hiking season and is one of the few times of year we are able to travel the route in its entirety. Disclaimer: this trek is one that often gets our guests hooked on hiking and backpacking in Montana.

Please call or email for more details.
(406) 461-2114 or (406) 403-1902
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TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY

Deposits are required at booking and are non-refundable. Trip balances are due by May 15 for summer trips and August 1 for fall trips unless otherwise specified. The balances are non-refundable after these due dates. We only give complete refunds in the event that you do not successfully draw a tag. Other than a non-successful draw, we do not give refunds for any reason. This includes but is not limited to: route changes due to wildfires, smoke, floods, trail conditions, a non-harvest hunt, or unprecedented weather events. We do not give refunds if personal health inhibits you from participating on a trip including exposure to an airborne virus or illness. Because of this, we STRONGLY recommend purchasing trip insurance.
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Trip Rating Definitions

Level 1 (Easy) 5-8 Miles • Up to 800 ft.
Relaxed travel days on gentle terrain. If it gets hilly, there’s many opportunities to pause and enjoy the scenery while still providing for ample time to unwind in camp.
Level 2 (Moderate) 6-10 miles • Up to 1,500 ft
A steady, enjoyable pace with moderate climbs and comfortable mileage. This option also allows for plenty of camp time.
Level 3 (Moderately difficult) 8-12 miles • Up to 2,000 ft
Invigorating days in the mountains with sustained climbs and longer distances. Short portions of the route may be off trail. You’ll feel accomplished at camp after a full day on the trail.
Level 4 (Difficult) 10-12 miles • 2,500 ft +
Challenging and rewarding big climbs and long distances. Off-trail hiking and route finding with short portions of limited exposure possible. This trip is about the journey.
Level 5 (Strenous) 9-15 miles • 2,500 ft +
Push yourself! Epic peaks, route finding, frequent off-trail hiking with areas of exposure and route finding. Expect full days in mother nature.
*Please note these descriptions are used for travel days only and are our attempt to provide a rating for the overall trip difficulty. On layover days we will offer optional hiking opportunities that may not be in keeping with the rest of the trip difficulty rating.
Additionally, changes in elevation are meant to represent the days’ starting and ending elevations, but not necessarily the total elevation lost and gained throughout the course of the day. If you have questions or concerns regarding trip difficulty and your abilities, please contact us.