M Trail

Another short hike or trail run if you are short on time. This trail definitely loads up with people but the different variations of the trail are nice to help spread folks out a bit on the trail. Excellent trail for those who are visiting town as you get some nice views or Bozeman and can say you hiked the "M" in Bozeman.

short convenient hike. Preferred drinking horse. Decent workout in that first 1/2 mile.

Do not do this hike in the middle of the day when it's hot. You will melt. Very little shade and very steep. A trademark hike in Bozeman, but I think drinking horse across the street is a much better hike.

Great views! Took the HARD short route up...45 minutes for .5 miles. Took the easier longer route down...20 minutes for 1-1.5 miles. Hardest climb I've done but well worth it!

Solid hike with a nice view of the Bozeman valley (1.5m version). Perfect for sunset. Pretty easy all-around.

Great hike. As a fair warning the .5 hike that is the hardest way to the M is steep and rocky so take your time. The longer 1.5 option is a lot easier with switchbacks. Great views from the top.

Nice short hike. Two complaints. Dog poop on the trail and leafy spurge everywhere. It’s going to look like Missoula before too long. Need to get some insects on the spurge.

The hike up the ‘M’ was great. The views and flowers were spectacular. Since I’m not a huge hiker and not it perfect shape, I felt this hike was strenuous. I was determined to get to the M though— it took me about 50 minutes going the longer trail. It was definitely worth it and I was so glad I made it to the top!

Had amazing views and not too far away from Bozeman! The trail was also fairly easy to hike.

Heavily trafficked but great views of the valley. Lots of different options to choose from which is awesome.

Nicely paved and easy trail for all ages for a gorgeous view of Bozeman!

The perfect hike for a short time allowance in the week days after work or on a time crunch.

lots of people lots of dogs, if you turn off to go up to Sypes, it's muddy and snowy but there is less traffic and that's where I got to bushwack and get some good pictures. Apparently M is where everyone goes to run as well.

Very popular and busy trail! Great views of the entire valley and definitely worth the hike!

Beautiful trail, incredible views! Only negative are the so called responsible dog owners. Counted at least a half dozen bags of dog squeeze along the trail. One was even tied to a branch. Come on Montana, you're better than that. They even provide bags and a receptacle at the trailhead. Don't ruin it for everyone. Pack it out or leave Fido at home.

Great for a short, quick hike and dog friendly, would not agree with "moderately" traffic though. Parking lot was full as well as the trail. If you are looking for a loner hike this isn't the one. Great views!

Convenient, lots of elevation, great views. Heavily travelled but great for a quick mountain experience!

Super easy, quick hike! Always love the view of Bozeman.

A nice easy trail for most people.

Beautiful day for a hike. Took the 512 shortcut going up. It was fun to see a different side of the trail.

Lovely view a different difficulties of trails, but almost always full of people.

Love this trail, close to town and there are a lot of trail options to get to the M, from easy (still fairly strenuous) to difficult. I go with my kids (4,5 & 10) and it takes a few hours round trip and you can't beat the view from the M!

Definitely my favorite hike so far! The hike up the shorter trail was definitely more rigorous, but still manageable. I recommend the trail above the M if you've still gas left. I got to about 7100 ft!

Super fun!

Great place to watch the sunset!

would be a 5 except for traffic and dog poop

Good hike, multiple ways up. Right of passage when visiting or attending MSU

Great view. Simple hike.