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Travelers Guide
The Bozeman Trail in Montana
A Trail Description and Touring Guide
Step into the story of the Bozeman Trail through maps, emigrant diaries, and history. This guide — created by Ralph Saunders’ years of detailed research — blends detailed maps, historic accounts, and on-the-ground investigation to bring the trail to life.
Whether you are exploring the trail in person or discovering its legacy from afar, this guide offers a unique pathway into Montana’s landscapes and history.
Explore the Trail
There are still a few places where remnants of Bozeman Trail wagon tracks can be seen from public roads. The guide traces the trail’s course through Montana with detailed maps, weaving in historical context from emigrant diaries and highlights the landmarks, landscapes, and people who shaped the American West, making it both a companion for travelers and a doorway into the trail’s deeper history.
Sample the Trail
Get a glimpse of Ralph Saunders’ research and writing through selected pages and maps from the guide. These samples offer a window into the detail and storytelling that bring the Bozeman Trail to life.
Continue the Journey
The complete Trail Description and Touring Guide takes you deeper into the landscapes and landmarks of the Bozeman Trail. Carry the trail with you — or explore its history from home — through Ralph Saunders’ detailed maps and research. All proceeds benefit Our Montana, Inc., helping preserve Montana’s history for generations to come.