Ousel Falls
A family-friendly trail just outside Big Sky, a roughly 5 km round trip through a forested canyon to see the falls on the South Fork of the West Gallatin River.
The Ousel Falls Trail starts at a trailhead near central Big Sky and descends into the canyon along the South Fork of the West Gallatin River, crossing several wooden bridges on the way to the falls. It is about 2.6 km one way, and the round trip takes roughly 1.5 hours. The path is in good condition and suits families. Admission is free. It gets crowded on summer weekends, and in winter some people hike it on snowshoes. It pairs easily with Big Sky Resort on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Big Sky Resort
- Lava Lake
- Gallatin Canyon
- Hyalite Canyon
- Bozeman Hot Springs
- Palisade Falls
- Norris Hot Springs
- American Computer & Robotics Museum