Happy Friday everyone! You all crushed it in the gym this week and I hope you have some awesome plans for the weekend! On Fridays I am going to be writing about ways we can use all of the amazing progress we are making in the gym to enjoy the area that we live in. Doing Crossfit not only helps us look and feel great but it allows us to succeed at life. By constantly varying our workouts and incorporating weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio we condition our bodies to expect the unexpected. This functional fitness prepares us to tackle everyday tasks that some folks find extremely difficult. Lifting kids in and out of the car, chopping firewood, helping a friend move into a new apartment, and climbing a mountain in Montana are activities that are not so different from what we do regularly in the gym. That’s why I will be writing about ways to get out and explore the area that we live that can challenge you and allow you to realize all of the progress you are making!
Today’s post is about a spot just outside of town on the Madison River called Beartrap Canyon. I’m sure that a lot of you have heard of Beartrap before but may not have experienced all that it has to offer. To get there, drive West out of Bozeman on Rt 84 until you arrive at the Madison River. Turn left onto Bear Trap Rd right before the highway crosses the Madison (if you get to the Warm Springs boat launch you’ve gone too far). Once on Bear Trap Rd you’ll turn left onto a dirt road and follow the Madison on your right for about 2 miles until you come to a parking lot and the end of the road. This is a great place to go for a phenomenal hike or trail run if you’re feeling frisky. After parking you’ll follow a pretty developed trail for about .3 miles until you reach a sign that announces you’re entering the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Wilderness areas are some of the most well preserved and beautiful parts of our country, before entering be sure to research the wilderness area you are going into, they have some pretty specific rules. Beartrap Canyon offers excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing, paddling, and camping. If you go in the summer make sure you bring tons of water as there is not a lot of shade and it gets really hot. I highly recommend spending time in there towards dawn and dusk to maximize your chances of seeing some pretty cool wildlife. Speaking of wildlife, this area is home to a good amount of rattlesnakes. I personally don’t let it stop me from going but it is a good idea to be aware and watch where you step! If you have a dog it is required to keep it on a leash. Follow the link here for a trail map and some cool hiking info for this route (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/bear-trap-canyon). You can take this trail all the way from the Madison to Ennis Lake and make it as long or short of a hike as you want. The beauty of this area is that is enough out of the way that there aren’t a lot of people. I have been out there many times and have seen less than 5 other people total! I hope that you guys can find some time to take advantage of this beautiful spot that is so close to where we live! The trail itself is pretty moderate in terms of elevation gain. It’s gets a little steep about 4 miles in but then evens out again. You follow the Madison River the whole time and are never far from a great place to stop and swim! My favorite thing about Montana is the variety of ecosystems in such close proximity. Beartrap is mostly sun baked rocks and sagebrush until you suddenly find yourself in a shaded pine thicket. The variability of this ecosystem is definitely something to experience and cherish. Keep crushing it guys, get out there and reap the benefits of all your hard work in the gym!
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