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College M Trail #511

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 4.1 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. MT
  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. …Gallatin National Forest
  5. Bridger Range
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“Probably the most popular run in Bozeman. ”

Sam H
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Map Key

1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

68%

Runnable

5,765' 1,757 m

High

4,973' 1,516 m

Low

792' 241 m

Up

176' 54 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

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Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

From the incredibly popular "College M" trailhead, pick from the various route options easy, intermediate, or difficult to gain the wonderful view of the Gallatin Valley from the "College M" - a large rock sculpture of the letter "M" visible from all over the Bozeman Area.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Gallatin National Forest Office

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Sam H
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 10 votes

#8

in Bridger Range

#8666

Overall
  4.1 from 10 votes
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Trail Rankings

#8

in Bridger Range

#219

in Montana

#8,666

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The College "M" from the The College M Trail.
Apr 22, 2015 near Bozeman, MT

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Jul 9, 2019
Kevan H.
Apr 29, 2018
Renee King
3mi
Oct 10, 2016
Nancy Fry
Great views of mountains and Bozeman 2.8mi
Oct 11, 2015
Doug Eby
Took the steep way up and longer way down. Both are muddy and slick in a couple areas. 4mi — 40h 00m

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