Hyalite Lake, which sits in a cirque just below the peak, is a hike that will take roughly 6 hours round trip. Once at the top you are treated to a 360-degree view that allows one to see the Absaroka, Gallatin, Madison, Tobacco Root, and Bridger (Acrobat (PDF) 8.1MB Nov23 09) mountain ranges. Setting aside 8-9 hours round trip is recommended in order to reach the summit. The hike to Hyalite Peak is 7.5 miles in length and has an elevation gain of 3,450 ft.
This is a view to the south/southwest, which shows the lake and its location relevant to the peak. Previous glacial activity has removed hundreds of thousands of cubic meters of rock to the Gallatin Valley below and, because of this scouring of the landscape, we are rewarded with an ample supply of waterfalls, sinuous canyons, and steep cliffs. Aside from volcanics, geomorphologic features are also abundant. While trekking through the forest, many signs of this ancient environment can be seen in the form of columnar jointing, debris flows, and volcanic rocks. The Hyalite trail itself is concentrated in an area that was once subjected to a rich and violent volcanic past. The Gallatin Range is comprised of Archean metamorphics, Paleozoic and Mesozoic sedimentary rocks, and Eocene volcanics.This trail traverses approximately 8 miles over some of the most unique and interesting terrain that Montana has to offer. The Hyalite Peak Trail is located just south of Bozeman, Montana in the heart of the Gallatin Mountains. This U-shaped valley is a tell-tale sign of past glaciation. A view of Hyalite Canyon looking to the north.
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