Gallatin Valley Land Trust

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Gallatin Valley Land Trust Gallatin Valley Land Trust in Bozeman, MT helps private landowners to conserve their land and creates trails to connect people, communities and the land.

Since our founding in 1990 we have helped conserve nearly 50,000 acres of land in Gallatin Valley and the surrounding communities through partnerships with private landowners, sustaining stewardship of family lands using voluntary conservation agreements. Through public and private partnerships GVLT has helped expand the Main Street to the Mountains trail system to over 80 miles in length, providing recreation, transportation and a connection to nature. GVLT is your community land trust and is a member-supported, nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing the communities we serve.

We đź’™the snow âť„! And the first storm of the season is always a great reminder to share our Shoulder Season Trail Etiquett...
10/14/2026

We đź’™the snow âť„! And the first storm of the season is always a great reminder to share our Shoulder Season Trail Etiquette Tips. It's beautiful out there, and we hope you get out and enjoy it - while also taking care of the trails as the freeze-thaw cycles begin.

TIPS TO HIKE AND RIDE KIND DURING SHOULDER SEASON

1. HAVE A PLAN B: Be prepared to pivot if your first-choice trail is wet or muddy. Ask returning trail users for real-time conditions at the trailhead.

2. DON'T CUT SWITCHBACKS: Cutting corners creates new drainage channels on steep slopes, leading to erosion. Stay on the trail.

3. KNOW WHEN TO TURN BACK: Encountering long stretches of mud? Turn around and save that route for a drier day.

4. WALK/RIDE STRAIGHT THROUGH: If you have to use a muddy section of trail, commit to going straight through the middle rather than hopping up on the shoulder or side of the path, which erodes the trail and damages sensitive vegetation.

5. ALLOW TRAILS TO DRY OUT: These are good days for gravel or paved trails.

6. SCOOP THE P**P: If your pet poops it, scoop it! Dog waste left on the ground can run off into our waterways and have a significant impact on water quality.

🙏Thanks and happy trails!

Join us for our last community trail work party of the season! Help GVLT install a bench on Painted Hills and give back ...
10/09/2026

Join us for our last community trail work party of the season! Help GVLT install a bench on Painted Hills and give back to the trails you love one more time this season.

2 OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN THE FUN:

Thursday, Oct. 15 | 5-7:30 PM
Friday, Oct. 16 | 9 AM-1 PM

We’ve split this relatively time-consuming project into two days—sign up for one or sign up for both! We'll celebrate your hard work with light refreshments afterwards.

See all details and sign up now: https://www.gvlt.org/events

You may know our world-class local trail system is called "Main Street to the Mountains," but have you ever taken advant...
10/09/2026

You may know our world-class local trail system is called "Main Street to the Mountains," but have you ever taken advantage of the opportunity to travel from Downtown Bozeman to the Gallatin Range in the south or to the Bridgers in the north?

Read Bozeman Daily Chronicle Managing Editor Jack Reaney's personal review of his recent adventure that took him from Peets Hill --> Highland Glen --> Painted Hills --> Triple Tree and back to Lindley Park:

https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/outdoors/trail-review-downtown-bozeman-to-painted-hills-and-triple-tree/article_5ee286ee-f052-45ae-8936-a8601c728217.html

The Montana Fresh Hop Fest is returning on Saturday, Oct. 17, to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Celebrate the end of t...
10/08/2026

The Montana Fresh Hop Fest is returning on Saturday, Oct. 17, to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.

Celebrate the end of the harvest season with music, food, fun, and fresh-hopped b**r from over a dozen local breweries.

Huge thanks to event organizers for generously donating proceeds to support GVLT's mission of trails and conservation!

See details and get tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/montana-fresh-hop-festival-2026-tickets-2002482221229

Great news for Kirk Hill trail users! 🥾GVLT is partnering with Montana State University Alumni Foundation to replace app...
10/05/2026

Great news for Kirk Hill trail users! 🥾

GVLT is partnering with Montana State University Alumni Foundation to replace approximately 200 feet of boardwalk on the east side of the Kirk Hill lower loop. GVLT designed and is managing the project, which will increase both safety and watershed health.

WHAT TO KNOW DURING CONSTRUCTION:
• Timing: Work begins this week and is expected to be complete by November.
• Closures: The east lower loop will be closed during construction. All traffic will be routed along the west loop trail.
• Open Access: Access to the upper loops and the US Forest Service trails to the south will remain open.

Please stay clear of all construction zones and observe trail closed signs.

This project is made possible by the generous support of Montana State University and the Alumni Foundation, which owns and manages the Kirk Hill Natural Area.

We want to thank GVLT's Gallaguardians who participate in our monthly giving program to conserve open lands and build tr...
09/30/2026

We want to thank GVLT's Gallaguardians who participate in our monthly giving program to conserve open lands and build trails year-round!

Thinking about joining them? There's never been a better time. A generous supporter is ready to amplify your impact:

• Become a new monthly donor and unlock a one-time $500 gift to GVLT
• Increase your current monthly gift and unlock a one-time $250 gift to GVLT

Sign up to be a monthly donor today and get invites to exclusive Gallaguardian events, like our upcoming Bikefill tour in October.

Your support has exponential impact over time and, right now, it goes even further! Learn more: https://www.gvlt.org/support/monthly-giving

LAST CALL: Want to make an impact on local trails and open spaces? Applications for the GVLT NextGen Advisory Board clos...
09/29/2026

LAST CALL: Want to make an impact on local trails and open spaces? Applications for the GVLT NextGen Advisory Board close September 30!

Here’s why current board member Megan Buecking joined:

"I wanted to find a new way to give back to a landscape that has given me so much. I’ve loved volunteering with such an interesting group of people and learning from their perspectives. The experience has challenged me to think about how we can build stronger connections between communities and the landscapes we care about."

Be an advocate. Build your network. Make a difference.

Whether you’re brand new to the area or a fifth-generation Montanan, we want your energy and ideas.

🔗 Ages 21–45: Apply today: https://www.gvlt.org/meet-us

09/27/2026

Dust this time of year means the harvest is moving. It's the natural result of the food we all eat. It settles, the season passes, and we're all better for it.

Want to make an impact on local trails and open spaces? 🗓️ Applications for the GVLT NextGen Advisory Board are open now...
09/25/2026

Want to make an impact on local trails and open spaces?

🗓️ Applications for the GVLT NextGen Advisory Board are open now through September 30!

Here’s what current NextGen Chair Hannah Willstein shared about her experience:

“Serving on NextGen is one of the best things I have done in Bozeman. Meeting a diverse group of young professionals while volunteering for an amazing organization is both rewarding and inspirational.

I learned so much about conservation, trails, agriculture, and open space—all while having a blast with fellow board members and GVLT staff!”

Be an advocate. Build your network. Make a difference.

Whether you’re brand new to the area or a fifth-generation Montanan, GVLT NextGen is the place to bring your ideas, energy, and love for Southwest Montana.

🔗 If you’re ages 21-45, we invite you to learn more and apply today: https://www.gvlt.org/meet-us

You may know the idea behind "Pay It Forward” — someone does something good for you, and instead of paying them back, yo...
09/24/2026

You may know the idea behind "Pay It Forward” — someone does something good for you, and instead of paying them back, you pass it along. Well, Pay It Trailward is our version of that idea. Whether you’ve lived in the Gallatin Valley for 4 months or 40 years, you know that trails (and the connections they create) are some of the best parts of living here. Help us all keep enjoying time outside, together — Pay It Trailward. Learn more at gvlt.org/pay-it-trailward

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