A growing web of singletrack climbs straight from town into the foothills of four ranges. There are few better places on the continent to test yourself outside than the northern Rockies.

Trails in the Bangtail and Bridger foothills serve riders of every level.

What sets it apart

Volunteer crews maintain much of the region's singletrack. It is the kind of specific that turns a passing curiosity into a lasting fascination.

Fall rides deliver golden aspens and cooler climbing temperatures.

Why it matters

What ties it all together is a distinctly Montana balance between wildness and self-reliance. Go prepared, respect the conditions, and Montana's backcountry will give back in kind.