College ‘M’ Trail

Round Trip Mileage:

2.4+

Difficulty:

steep

Parking:

Parking lot off of Bridger Drive, on your left.

Seasons:

The trail is a gravel path so it may also be muddy in fall and spring. The trail usually dries out earlier in the spring than other trails.

Amenities:

There is a public bathroom at the parking lot. There are benches throughout the trail that offer phenomenal views.

Dogs Allowed Off-leash:

Yes

The College ‘M’ Trail is likely the busiest trail on the Main Street to the Mountains system, but for good reason. The trail offers two routes, an easy side and a steeper, harder side. Both routes take you to the top where the letter M sits high above the valley as a symbol of pride for our Montana State University. The benches at the top of the ‘M’ give some of the most spectacular views of the valley. For many, this is a quick hike and can easily be done during a lunch break. This trail is also especially popular for outings for visiting friends and families. The wildflowers are abundant in the spring months. This can be a very busy trail so bikers are discouraged.