Sacagawea Peak
The highest peak in the Bridger Mountains, which can be climbed in half a day from Fairy Lake. Bighorn sheep are often seen up close.
Sacagawea Peak stands at about 2,950 meters and is the highest point in the Bridger Range. From the Fairy Lake trailhead, the one-way distance is about 3.5 kilometers with a climb of about 600 meters. The final section is a steep scree slope. The round trip takes about 4 hours. From the summit you can look over the Bridger Ridge and the Gallatin Valley, and mountain goats are often seen on the mountain. To reach the trailhead, you need to drive about 10 kilometers on a bumpy gravel forest road, so a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. July to September is the best time to go. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent, so start early.
Opening hours
Summer
Nearby sights
- Bridger Bowl
- The M Trail
- Main Street Historic District
- Gallatin History Museum
- Museum of the Rockies
- American Computer & Robotics Museum
- Montana Grizzly Encounter
- Bozeman Hot Springs