Westside Trail — northern gravel greenway return
Montana · Greenway
Join the gravel Westside path just north of Mendenhall and follow north toward Oak Street for up to one mile, then retrace at the street or an earlier actual end. Stay on the separated gravel branch. The Hunters Way sidewalk/road-linked section south to Babcock and the broader four-mile loop are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Bozeman · Montana
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Improved gravel northern neighborhood greenway; sidewalk and road gap excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Mostly gentle neighborhood greenway with creek/curb transitions and varying gravel widths.
- Starting location
- Westside public gravel path just north of West Mendenhall Street at Hunters Way, Bozeman, MT
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Public named facility/address locality reference, not an exact parking entrance or stall. Follow the separate written public start.
Westside Trail — northern gravel greenway return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Westside public gravel path just north of West Mendenhall Street at Hunters Way, Bozeman, MT.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Join the gravel Westside path just north of Mendenhall and follow north toward Oak Street for up to one mile, then retrace at the street or an earlier actual end. Stay on the separated gravel branch. The Hunters Way sidewalk/road-linked section south to Babcock and the broader four-mile loop are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Improved gravel northern neighborhood greenway; sidewalk and road gap excluded. Mostly gentle neighborhood greenway with creek/curb transitions and varying gravel widths.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Land-trust partner specifically describes the gravel section continuing north from Mendenhall to Oak and permits bicycles. Use only firm dry tread; this does not claim that every mixed-surface piece of the wider loop qualifies. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.