🌄 Things to Do in Red Lodge, MT 🌄

Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort
🎿Enjoy over 70 runs across 1,600 acres of terrain for all skill levels. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. In summer, explore hiking trails, mountain biking, and disc golf.

Red Lodge Mountain Golf Course
Play 18 holes on a scenic public course nestled in the Beartooth foothills. With a par of 72, challenging water hazards, and panoramic mountain views, this course is perfect for golfers of all skill levels. Open mid-May through early October.

Beartooth Highway Scenic Drive
🏞️Often called “America’s most beautiful drive,” this 68-mile byway climbs to nearly 11,000 feet with breathtaking views, hiking pullouts, and wildlife sightings.

Fly Fishing & Horseback Riding
🐎Cast a line in Rock Creek or book a guided horseback ride with Elk River Outfitters for a true Montana experience.

White Water Rafting

🚣‍♀️Get your heart pumping on a guided rafting trip down the Stillwater River or Rock Creek. Local outfitters offer half-day and full-day trips perfect for beginners or seasoned paddlers. (Tip: early summer offers the best flow and excitement!)

Hiking Trails
Red Lodge is a hiker’s paradise. Top trails include:

🥾Lake Fork Trail – Scenic alpine hike to Broadwater and Lost Lakes

🥾Silver Run Loop – Moderate 5.4-mile loop with wildflowers and creek crossings

🥾Glacier Lake Trail – A stunning 4.3-mile hike to a crystal-blue lake

Red Lodge offers a vibrant food scene with something for every palate:

🍷Piccola Cucina at Ox Pasture – Upscale Sicilian cuisine

🥩Carbon County Steakhouse – Certified Angus beef and fresh seafood

☕Cafe Regis – Farm-to-table breakfast and lunch in a garden setting

🌮Bogart’s – Mexican favorites and legendary margaritas

🍕Red Lodge Pizza Co. – Family-friendly with stone-baked pizzas

Stroll historic downtown Red Lodge and discover unique shops:

🍬Montana Candy Emporium – Nostalgic sweets in a vintage theater

🔨Back Alley Metals – Handcrafted metal art

🧴Lotions & Potions – Bath and body products made in-house

🥾Sylvan Peak Mountain Shop – Outdoor gear and apparel

🍷Babcock & Miles Market – Gourmet foods, wine, and gifts

🦙AlpacaLand – Cozy alpaca clothing and accessories

Red Lodge hosts exciting events throughout the year:

🤠Red Lodge Rodeo (July 4th weekend)

🎨Art in the Beartooths (Summer)

🏍️Beartooth Rally & Pig Races (July)

🏃Fun Run for Charities (September)

Click HERE for a calendar of events

🐻Yellowstone National Park – Just a scenic drive away via Beartooth Highway

🎣Wild Bill Lake – Great for fishing and picnicking

🗻Clay Butte Lookout – Historic fire tower with panoramic views

🪶Carbon County Historical Society & Museum
Discover Red Lodge’s coal mining past, rodeo legends, and Native American artifacts.

🎨Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery
Located in a historic train depot, this gallery showcases regional artists and hosts events year-round.

🐾Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet rescued native Montana wildlife including bears, wolves, and bison.