Hiking to a frozen Ousel Falls: The Ousel Falls Park Trail
What You Need to Know to Hike Ousel Falls
Where: Located on Ousel Falls Rd., 2 miles from Lone Mountain Trail Rd in Big Sky, MT
Distance: 1.6 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Pros and Cons of the Ousel Falls Hike
Pros: 1. Great payout
2. Opportunities for some intense backcountry sledding on and off the trail
3. Beautiful views of the Gallatin river
4. Short drive from anywhere in Big Sky.
Cons: 1. heavily trafficked trail
2. Some slippery sections
Tips for a Great Ousel Falls Hike
Since the trail was heavily trafficked and the snow was well packed, snowshoes were not essential. We rented them (Grizzly Outfitters, $20/day) and ended up carrying them for ⅔ of the hike. Winter traction devices for your boots would have been helpful but were not necessary with good hiking boots.
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