Learn about nature in Hyalite with these field guides

Brush up on bear safety. There are grizzlies and black bears in Hyalite and it's important to know how to deter bears while recreating, and how to properly act when you do stumble upon one. Click here to watch a short video about bear safety, created by the bear safety experts at the Custer Gallatin National Forest and click the button below to download information about what to do if you encounter a bear.

Are you curious about the critters living in Hyalite? Montana Outdoor Science School encourages you to take a nature-minded walk and learn about common flora and fauna in Hyalite with their mini field guide for Hyalite Canyon!

Have you always wanted to learn more about wild mushrooms but aren't sure where to start? Former Friends of Hyalite board member and local fungi expert, Greg Garrigues, is here to help!

Do you know your Hyalite bugs? Come along on an insect safari with guide and MSU Professor Dr. Laurie Kerzicnik, to learn more about the insects in Hyalite.

Get to know the rocks found in Hyalite Canyon and learn where the name Hyalite comes from. This summary of the rocks was made by Friends of Hyalite board member and rock enthusiast Peter Bennett.

Here is a detailed Trail guide to the geology of Hyalite Canyon going up to Hyalite Peak. This was written by Tom Beers and Tyson Berndt, geology majors, Department of Earth Sciences, Montana State University