Pioneer Falls Trail

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Park

Pioneer Falls Trail

Type

Trail

Location

Gallatin Gateway, Montana

Coordinates

45.4181, -111.3950

Trail miles

6

Leash required

No (off-leash allowed)

Best for

Hikers, Hot-weather visits

Visitor rating

4.7 / 5 (380 reviews)

Vibe Score™

6.9 / 10 — Solid

Last verified

May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory

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• 💧
  Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle

  There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.

• 🥾
  30-ft training long line

  Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.

• 📣
  Recall training whistle

  Off-leash freedom is built on solid recall. Tone-trained whistles cut through wind.

🐕 Dog policy

6-mile out-and-back trail to a 70ft waterfall in Spanish Creek. Voice-control off-leash.

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