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Mission Statement

The Big Sky Community Organization connects people to recreational opportunities by acquiring, preserving and promoting sustainable places and programs for all.

Vision Statement

The Big Sky Community Organization envisions a community connected by world class recreation and enrichment opportunities that embrace a vibrant quality of life.

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Construction has begun along Lone Mountain Trail for the traffic signal and pedestrian crosswalks. Some delays may occur, but construction should only take about a month. Smart signals will sense traffic flow and adjust the light accordingly.
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Trail Update: Friday, May 19. A return to winter this week. Snow is still lingering at all elevations as of today. With that, the trails have returned to being muddy and slippery, but sunshine is starting to dry them out. Please refrain from hiking/biking/running the trails during or directly after precipitation has fallen. Get out there and enjoy! Community Park Trails Black Diamond Trail: PLEASE BE BEAR AWARE! There has been a bear and cub feeding in the vicinity this week. Otherwise, trail is dry and smooth. Little Willow Trail: PLEASE BE BEAR AWARE! There has been a bear and cub feeding in the vicinity this week. Trail is dry and the willows blossoming. One large puddle adjacent to the power station. Crail Ranch Trail: Trail is dry and ready to walked/ridden. South Fork Loop: Trail is clear and open. Uplands: Wet and slippery as of Friday morning, but should be drying out through the day and weekend. Watch for a few minor rough patches from early season use/wildlife. Hummocks: A sandhill crane nest has been reported just off the upper trail at the upper pond. Please be mindful of pets when walking to avoid chasing off the crane. Trail is looking good. Be aware of one soft spot at the start of the trail, just after the junction with Uplands. Town Center to Ousel Falls: Trail is dry and ready for use. Ousel Falls Trail: Mostly dry and good to go. Watch for occasional slippery spots still lingering. Falls are running high right now. First Yellow Mule: Trail is relatively dry for the first mile past Ousel Falls but quickly turns muddy and snowy. Mountain to Meadow: Bottom portion of trail is dry, but trail does climb to snow line quickly. We would advise patience to let the trail continue to dry out to avoid damage. Ralphs Pass: Please refrain from use as the trail remains closed to allow the new and soft trail bed to dry and maintenance/final touches are applied. Grand opening will be June 15th at 4pm and we invite all to attend. Porcupine: As per US Forest Service policy: April 1 - June 15 Foot Traffic only. Seasonal restrictions on mountain bike and stock use during spring melt conditions. Trail Maps available at Grizzly Outfitters, Brothel Bikes and Gallatin Alpine Sports
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WARNING: Friday, May 19th - There is a mother bear and two cubs actively feeding on the Black Diamond Trail. Please use extreme caution in that area. The Forest Service has removed a moose carcass, but a deer carcass remains just off trail. #bearaware
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We want to thank the Big Sky Rotary Club for having a Trail Crew Cleaning Day last week. Members spent the afternoon conducting a trash sweep of the Gallatin Canyon Trail and Lone Mountain Rd Trail which was much needed. Thank you for all your work!
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Celebrate Mothers Day with a hike down to Ousel Falls and see the heavy spring runoff! It is a flowing. Please remember with our re-vegetation project on-going a new leash law is in effect for dogs.
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We want to thank our local community businesses that participated in Round Up For Open Land last year. Thanks to Big Sky Resort, Geyser Whitewater Rafting, Gallatin Alpine Sports, Lone Mountain Ranch, Buck's T-4 Lodge & Restaurant, Consignment Cabin, Wild Trout Outfitters, Jake's Horses, Ace Hardware-Big Sky and Roxy's Market, we received a check for over $2,900 from the Montana Community Foundation. By you rounding up your purchases, you contributed back to create more recreational opportunities for Big Sky.
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We can't thank the Spanish Peaks Community Foundation and the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club enough for their ongoing support! This $9,000 investment will go towards the first new public playground in Big Sky in over ten years!
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