Where to RideMost trails in the park are open to use by horses, mules, and donkeys, but some are not. Additionally, wildlife activity, steep snowbanks, saturated or flooded trails, and extended periods of wet weather may restrict stock use temporarily. See our trail status page or visit park ranger stations and forest service ranger stations for updates on trails and river crossing conditions.
Area Limits
Low Impact Stock UsePlease comply with Leave No Trace ethics in addition to the following regulations and guidelines: Feed
Area Use
Hitching and Tethering
CampingWilderness Camping
Loading RampsIf you are using a stock truck, there are loading ramps located at the sites listed below. Be sure not to block ramps with unattended vehicles. Belly River Area
Cut Bank Valley
Lake McDonald Valley
Many Glacier Valley
North Fork Area
South Boundary Area
Two Medicine
Trails Closed to StockLake McDonald Valley
Logan Pass
Many Glacier Valley
St. Mary Valley
Two Medicine Valley
Other Areas
Crossing the BorderSpecial provisions and restrictions apply when crossing the International Boundary with stock. Canadian stock owners must have proof of a Coggins test endorsed by a veterinarian. Call the Montana State Veterinarian office at (406) 444-2043 for more information.
Day Use Head LimitsThere is a ten-head limit for day use on most trails that allow stock.The following trails have a twenty-head limit for day use: Lake McDonald Valley
Many Glacier Valley
West Side Roads
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Last updated: July 13, 2023