9264 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork | 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms | 6,647 Sq Ft | 1 Acre
MLS# 22206686 | $3,495,000
Jennifer Shelley | 406.249.8929 | JenniferShelley@PureWestMT.com and Hannah Shelley | 406.270.0794 | Hannah@PureWestMT.com
From Bigfork, public lands abound in every direction. All properties, from luxury cabins to homes with acreage, are just a stone’s throw from public access to Flathead Lake, the Flathead National Forest, and the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park. Every type of outdoor recreation, from hiking and fishing to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, is at your fingertips here, certainly one of the best places to live in Montana.
279 North Beartrap Canyon, Norris | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 904 Sq Ft | 16.30 Acres
MLS# 371322 & MLS# 22206035 | $1,495,000
Travis Svensrud | 406.579.0435 | Travis@PureWestMT.com and Ellie Johnson | 406.250.1575 | Ellie@PureWestMT.com
When it comes to homes in rural communities, it doesn’t get any better than Norris, Montana. The Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness, a 6,000-acre section of the incredible Lee Metcalf Wilderness, features gorgeous wilderness scenery, excellent fishing, and exciting whitewater rafting, including the famous Class IV - V Kitchen Sink rapid on the Madison River. Hikers and horseback riders can enjoy the Bear Trap National Recreation Trail at the north end of the canyon, which runs 7.5 miles from the trailhead to the Ennis Dam powerhouse, offering gorgeous canyon views along the way.
250 Wapiti Peak Trail, Bozeman | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 5,238 Sq Ft | 40.37 Acres
MLS# 361982 | $2,695,000
Brian Heck | 406.209.3873 | BrianH@PureWestMT.com
Approximately 800,000 acres of Gallatin County is public land, and another 67,000 acres are conservation easements on public land. The south end of the county contains Yellowstone National Park, a crown jewel of public land in the United States. Yellowstone is more than 2.2 million acres of mountains and grassy valleys and is larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. Homes near Yellowstone National Park provide great value and immeasurable recreation opportunities.
1714 Walker Lane, Billings | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 3,536 Sq Ft | 1.24 Acres
MLS# 330940 | $679,000
Shelia Larsen | 406.672.1130 | Sheila@PureWestMT.com
Homes for sale in Billings offer stunning cultural and geological experiences on unique pieces of public land: Pictograph Cave State Park and the Rimrocks. The three main caves in Pictograph Cave State Park were home to generations of prehistoric hunters who left behind thousands of artifacts as well as over 100 pictographs, or rock paintings. The Rimrocks are the sandstone bluffs that rise above Billings, the 70-million-year-old remnant of the vast interior sea that once covered this area. Several parks cover the Rimrocks area and offer hiking, mountain biking, and unique views of both the formations and the city of Billings.
615 Potter Creek, Olney | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 773 Sq Ft | 660 Acres
MLS# 221188220 | $11,500,000
Sean Averill | 406.253.3010 | Sean@PureWestMT.com
There’s nothing like a luxury cabin in the Whitefish Range. Located both close to the amenities of Whitefish and the public lands of Glacier Park and the Flathead National Forest, Olney is an outdoor lover’s paradise. It’s perfect for buyers looking for homes in rural communities, whether you’re a winter sports enthusiast or a dedicated hiker and fisherman.
MLS# 22106206 | $3,100,000
Katie Guenzler | 406.239.2439 | Katie@KTGRealtor.com
Darby is perfectly situated in the middle of the Bitterroot National Forest, 1.6 million acres that includes the largest expanse of pristine wilderness in the lower 48 states. The peaks of the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains plunge to the Bitterroot Valley below. The alpine lakes, streams, and Bitterroot River offer excellent trout fishing opportunities.
Whether you're looking for property near national parks or homes with acreage, properties across Montana offer fantastic access to every variety of public land, from Montana's lakes and rivers to mountains and trails.
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