Gallatin Canyon
A canyon along Highway 191, following the Gallatin River. It is a destination for fly fishing and rafting, and the main route to Big Sky and the West Entrance of Yellowstone.
The Gallatin River rises in Yellowstone and flows north through a deep canyon between the Gallatin Range and the Madison Range. US Highway 191 follows the river for about 60 kilometers. Cliffs and pine forests line both sides. The canyon is one of the filming locations for the movie *A River Runs Through It*. In summer you can join a half-day whitewater rafting trip, including the “Crazy Place” section with Class III–IV rapids, or hire a guide to go fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Along the way are trails to Storm Castle Peak and Lava Lake. The road has many bends and heavy truck traffic, so watch for wildlife crossing the road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lava Lake
- Ousel Falls
- Big Sky Resort
- Bozeman Hot Springs
- Hyalite Canyon
- American Computer & Robotics Museum
- Palisade Falls
- Museum of the Rockies