What You Need to Know to Hike Ousel Falls

Where: Located on Ousel Falls Rd., 2 miles from Lone Mountain Trail Rd in Big Sky, MT

Distance: 1.6 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Pros and Cons of the Ousel Falls Hike

Pros: 1. Great payout 

          2. Opportunities for some intense backcountry sledding on and off the trail

          3. Beautiful views of the Gallatin river

          4. Short drive from anywhere in Big Sky.

Cons: 1. heavily trafficked trail

           2. Some slippery sections

Tips for a Great Ousel Falls Hike

Since the trail was heavily trafficked and the snow was well packed, snowshoes were not essential.  We rented them (Grizzly Outfitters, $20/day) and ended up carrying them for ⅔ of the hike.  Winter traction devices for your boots would have been helpful but were not necessary with good hiking boots.

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