Walking through the historic south side neighborhood of Bozeman on a leafy summer day
The Video for Treadmill Workout:
City Walks: Bozeman Montana treadmill walking tour – South Side Neighborhood
Hello Walkers,
This walk is a special one for me. I actually lived in Bozeman, Montana for several years while working on my master’s degree, so I know this town pretty well—and I’ve watched it change a lot over time. Back then, it was a quiet little mountain town with a strong community vibe. These days? Well, Bozeman’s been discovered. I think it landed on one too many “Best Places to Live” lists, and growth followed quickly. Still, it’s easy to see why people fall in love with the place.
Nestled in the Gallatin Valley, Bozeman is known for its outdoor recreation, a vibrant university community, and a solid mix of restaurants, breweries, and mountain-town charm. It used to be one of those places where you could escape big-city prices—though, as many locals will tell you, that’s not exactly the case anymore.
In this virtual walking tour, I start out on Peets Hill, a local favorite for dog walkers, joggers, and folks just looking to take in the view. It’s got a fantastic overlook of the town and easy trails with a nice social feel to them. You’ll find a small parking lot at the east end of town or you can start over near the Bozeman Library off Main Street.
From there, we head into downtown Bozeman, past the Emerson Center for the Arts, through some of the lovely old neighborhoods on the south side, and finish up on the Montana State University campus. The walk ends on a sunny day with students out and about, giving the place a real energy.
Bozeman in summer is hard to beat. The city really comes alive with green trees, blooming bushes, and wide lawns, which offer a nice contrast to the dry hills just beyond town.
If you enjoy treadmill travel, or you’re just taking a break at home and want to see the world from your screen, I hope this little tour gives you a good sense of Bozeman’s beauty and spirit.
Let me know in the comments if you’ve been here or plan to go—I’d love to hear your stories.
Keep on Steppin’ – Henry
The bobcat sculpture and Montana Hall on the MSU campus
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Virtual Walking Challenges you to get up and move while entertaining you while you walk. Get out there and Keep On Steppin’ -Henry
From Wikipedia: Bozeman is the seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States. Located in southwest Montana, the 2010 census put Bozeman’s population at 37,280 and by 2016 the population rose to 45,250, and by 2020 it was at 53,293making it the fourth largest city in Montana. It is the principal city of the Bozeman, MT Micropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of all of Gallatin County with a population of 97,304. It is the largest Micropolitan Statistical Area in Montana and is the third largest of all of Montana’s statistical areas. The city is named after John M. Bozeman who established the Bozeman Trail and was a founder of the town in August 1864. The town became incorporated in April 1883 with a city council form of government and in January 1922 transitioned to its current city manager/city commission form of government. Bozeman was elected an All-America City in 2001 by the National Civic League. Bozeman is home to Montana State University. The local newspaper is the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, and the city is served by Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
Bozeman is located at an elevation of 4,820 feet or 1,470 meters. The Bridger Mountains are to the north-northeast, the Tobacco Root Mountains to the west-south-west, the Big Belt Mountains and Horseshoe Hills to the northwest, the Hyalite Peaks of the northern Gallatin Range to the south and the Spanish Peaks of the northern Madison Range to the south-southwest. Bozeman is east of the continental divide, and Interstate 90 passes through the city. It is 84 miles (135 km) east of Butte, 125 miles (201 km) west of Billings, and 93 miles (150 km) north of Yellowstone National Park. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.15 square miles (49.60 km2), of which, 19.12 square miles (49.52 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.
Bozeman experiences a dry continental climate . Bozeman and the surrounding area receives significantly higher rainfall than much of the central and eastern parts of the state, up to 24 inches or 610 millimeters of precipitation annually vs. the 8 to 12 inches (200 to 300 mm) common throughout much of Montana east of the Continental Divide. Bozeman has cold, snowy winters and relatively warm summers, though due to elevation, temperature changes from day to night can be significant. The highest temperature ever recorded in Bozeman was 105 °F (40.6 °C) on July 31, 1892. The lowest recorded temperature, −43 °F (−41.7 °C), occurred on February 8, 1936.
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