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This week’s Random Mountain Town is….

Big Timber, Montana!

Fast Facts about Big Timber:

• Population: 1,686 (2023)

• Nickname: "Big Stick" or “Gateway to the Crazy Mountains”

• Elevation: 4,091 feet

• Year Founded: 1880

• Distance to Closest Larger City: 55 minute drive to Bozeman or 1 hour, 15 minute drive to Billings.

Homes for Sale in Big Timber:

Zillow: According to Zillow, as of 2025:

The average home value in Big Timber, MT is $419,656.

Click on each to see the full listing!

Closest Ski Resort:

Bridger Bowl is just over an hour drive from Big Timber.

-2,000 acres of skiable terrain

-75 groomed trails + many ungroomed

-8 lifts

-300 inches of annual snowfall

Where to Stay in Big Timber:

You can stay in a barn! This is the Bunkhouse at Sojourner Ranch, which is just outside of Big Timber!

Hiking Near Big Timber:

• Big Timber Creek Trail: This trail leads to various destinations, including Twin Lakes and Glacier Lake.

Here are some other popular trails in the Big Timber area:

• Moose Lake: A more challenging hike with a longer distance, also accessed from the Big Timber Creek Trailhead. 

• Crazy Mountains Crossing: A multi-day backpacking trail that starts at the Halfmoon Campground area. 

• Natural Bridge Falls: While not a high-elevation hike, it's a popular destination with a scenic waterfall. 

• Fairy Lake via Fairy Creek Trail: A hike within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, offering a variety of trail options. 

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