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A Beautiful New Welcome at Kirk Hill
Please join us in extending huge thanks to two incredible volunteers whose creativity, craftsmanship, and deep love for Kirk Hill have transformed the trailhead experience.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction on Bikefill
The City of Bozeman and GVLT officially broke ground on Bikefill—a world-class bike park where riders of all ages and abilities can gather, learn, and grow together.
Show Your Team Spirit for National Trails Day!
You may have heard the annual buzz surrounding GVLT’s largest volunteer event of the year. That’s right, National Trails Day is back with projects for all ages and abilities.
Volunteer with GVLT This Summer
Volunteer season is here, and GVLT has lots of ways to get involved all summer long. Join us once, or all season, and help care for the trails and open lands that make our community special.
All in a Day’s Work: Muddy Trails and Mythical Beings
This winter’s unseasonable weather has GVLT’s Big Sky Watershed Corps member Lily Grinhauz trading her desk for the muddy trails of Bozeman. Read her full investigation into shoulder season etiquette, why "blazing your own trail" harms our ecosystem, and our top local trail recommendations.
Final Piece of the Bridger Ridge Trail Secured for the Public
The iconic Bridger Ridge Trail is now fully and forever in public hands. Following a multi-year effort, a final 0.6-mile stretch of private land south of Mount Baldy has been officially transferred to the U.S. Forest Service.
Pitching a ride: Bozeman community invited to help design new Bikefill park
Read Bozeman Daily Chronicle article.
Public Input Requested: Bikefill Community Bike Park Moves to Design Phase with Contractor Selection
Following a successful major fundraising campaign that attracted more than 800 donors, GVLT, the City of Bozeman, and Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association (SWMMBA) are moving forward with plans to build Bikefill, a world-class community bike park for all ages and abilities.
The High-Tech Stroller: Getting Data to Make Trails More Accessible
GVLT Trail Stewardship Specialist Gill Thorp describes her summer gathering data with a high-tech stroller to help improve trail accessibility.
Burke Park Traverse Trail: Phase 2 Construction to Begin
The City of Bozeman and GVLT will begin Phase 2 construction on the Burke Park Traverse Trail on October 6, continuing efforts to formalize and improve a long-standing social trail on the western slope of Burke Park/Peets Hill.
Guest Column: Bikefill is a world-class bike park that will serve the entire community
GVLT Board Member Bill Cochran has been passionate about building a community bike park that could serve all ages and abilities since the idea was born 13 years ago. Read his Bozeman Daily Chronicle Guest Column to learn why he is so excited to see this dream become a reality.
A Dream in Motion: Bikefill Community Bike Park
Help build Bozeman's newest place for adventure: Bikefill Community Bike Park! Together, let’s build a world-class bike park for all ages and abilities on 66 acres of vacant property between Snowfill Recreation Area and the old city landfill.
New All-Abilities Trails at Sunset Hills
In partnership with the City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department, GVLT is building a vibrant trail network around the 30-acre open field of Sunset Hills, located between Lindley Park and Bozeman Health, which will be accessible to all ages and abilities.
Coming Soon: Burke Park Traverse
Learn about the latest enhancement “Bozeman’s Central Park.”
‘World Away’: Painted Hills Trail Network Expands With Sandhill Addition
Outdoor enthusiasts can now explore the expanded Painted Hills and Highland Glen trail system southeast of Bozeman, featuring 1.5 miles of new trails and a 10-car parking lot.
Painted Hills Gets a Fresh Coat
The new bike rollover, boardwalk, and rerouted trail at Painted Hills enhances user experience while protecting wetlands and reducing erosion.
Ribbon Cutting Opens New Mountain Range Finder and Medicine Wheel Atop Peets Hill
The new Medicine Wheel and Mountain Range Finder on top of Peets Hill celebrate community, history, and belonging, marking decades of preservation and connection.
New Safe Crossing on East-West 'Raptor Route'
The new pedestrian crossing along GVLT’s Raptor Route enhances Bozeman’s trail network, connecting neighborhoods, parks, and schools for safer, active transportation.
Peets Hill Improvements
Following the successful campaign to add 12 acres to the southern end of Peets Hill, we embarked on two phases of improvements to Burke Park.
Drinking Horse TLC
Everyone’s beloved trail, Drinking Horse Mountain, is getting some much needed TLC after years of heavy use.
