Summer is Coming: The 6 Best Hikes Around Butte, America

BUTTE, MT - Montana is thawing. The snowline is retreating up the mountains, the creeks are roaring, and there’s a familiar scent in the air—sun-warmed pine and just a hint of adventure.

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In Butte, the signs are clear: it’s almost summer. And for locals and visitors alike, that can only mean one thing—it’s time to lace up your boots, grab your water bottle, and head for the hills.

For those who live in the Mining City, the changing seasons aren’t just something you notice—they’re something you feel. Winter tends to linger here, tapping its foot through April and sometimes May, stubbornly holding on.

But when the thaw finally comes, it doesn’t sneak in. It arrives in full: longer evenings, bluer skies, and a growing buzz around town from folks itching to get outside. If you know, you know...there’s no better place to be when Montana greens up.

The 6 Best and Most Scenic Hikes Around Butte, America

Butte is surrounded by public land, forested peaks, hidden waterfalls, and alpine meadows that burst with color as soon as the snowpack gives way. And while our town’s mining legacy runs deep, the true gold of this area might just lie in the trails that wind through our surrounding wilderness. They’re peaceful, stunning, challenging, and—best of all—close to home.

So whether you’re a weekend wanderer or a seasoned peak bagger, the trails around Butte are ready for you. Let's take a look at the best of the best.