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Scenic pond, green grass, mountains at Hangman's Guest Ranch

Activities

Discover the charm and adventure of Virginia City and Nevada City, Montana through our handpicked local experiences and seasonal highlights. Whether you’re here for history, hiking, fishing, or hidden gems, these activities will help you make the most of your stay.

Fishing

You are surrounded by three blue ribbon trout streams of the Madison, Jefferson, and Gallatin. There is abundant brown, rainbow, brook, and native cutthroat trout.

Man holding trout by large pond
Man hunting with a bow and arrow

Hunting

There is more accessible public land in Madison county than private land! There is elk, deer, antelope, bear, pheasants, grouse, partridge, turkey, and more.

Water Sports

Swimming, floating, kayaking, canoeing, and more are available in the nearby Ennis Lake, Ruby Reservoir, and nearby Madison, Jefferson, and Gallatin Rivers! You can also take advantage of the nearby exclusive ponds.

 

Two small row boats
Man horseback riding

Horseback Riding

Guided and nonguided horseback adventures are available in nearby Virginia City and Nevada City.

Nature Walk

Follow along the historic Lewis and Clark path of exploration towards the headwaters of the Missouri River or the Bozeman Trail for amazing nature and wildlife spotting.

 

unpaved road
Historic Virginia City Trading Co. building

Historic Virginia City and Nevada City

Check out the official Virginia City and Nevada City website to experience the original gold rush capital of Montana! 

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