We’re nearing the end of hiking season here in Montana — unless you own snowshoes. But this just happens to be the perfect time of year to hit the trails and take in the beautiful scenery and breathe in some crisp autumn air. If you live within a short driving distance of Big Sky, check out the Ousel Falls Trail as soon as possible.

Ousel Falls Trail connects the Big Sky Town Center to Ousel Falls Park.
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Named after the Ousel Bird, the trail is a mere 1.6 miles in length, and it's a nice, easy nature walk.
While the trail is accessible year-round, it's especially beautiful in the fall.
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The autumn hues are pretty spectacular.

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Eventually, you'll come to this extraordinary sight.
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Autumn looks amazing on Ousel Falls.
Ousel Falls is often referred to as Big Sky's best-kept secret.
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We happen to think the real secret is that the trail looks it's most beautiful in October.
It won't be long before most of Montana is covered in snow, so get out and explore this beautiful trail while you can.
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The Ousel Falls Trail is one of Montana’s most beautiful fall hikes. Here are some other trails to check out before winter.

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