You’ve looked up at the skyline from Billings and wondered what it would feel like to stand on the highest point in the state. Granite Peak — rising from the wild heart of the Beartooth Mountains — is Montana’s highpoint and a serious alpine objective.

Red Lodge is the perfect training ground for mountain adventures in the Beartooths Mountains. Hop on a trail and gain 3000 ft to the top of the beautiful alpine plateau. Here are four recommended (one way) Beartooth hiking trails, if you're into elevation gain!

Preparing for a climb in the Alpine Beartooth Mountains? Learn which mountaineering gear to pack—from tents and sleeping bags to boots and summit packs—for a safe and comfortable alpine adventure