Timeline
15:43
Drive State Highway 84 west from Bozeman. Just before the highway crosses the Madison River, look for the gravel road on the left, directly across from the Red Mountain Campground. This leads upstream on the east side of the river to the trailhead.
16:23
Stand at the trailhead area and watch the golden light wash over the landscape. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the day ending over the wilderness.
16:53
After the light fades, drive back east into Bozeman to find dinner and a drink.
Local tip
Check the route back into town. The trailhead is accessible only from the north end of Bear Trap Canyon.
Check before you go
- The gravel road to the trailhead is directly across from the Red Mountain Campground.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bozeman (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).