Trail users will notice something new starting in 2015. Local trails got a face lift over the holidays; it’s called the Extreme Totem Makeover. The Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) and volunteers replaced the way finding signs on the wooden totems at trail crossings and intersections around town. The totem signs include directional arrows to help trail users navigate the Main Street to the Mountains trail system.

The totems are an iconic part of Bozeman outdoor life. For years the totems and signs have been mismatched or damaged. With a fresh new design by Molly Stratton Design, the signs will be cohesive and accurate for trail users to easily identify as they use the trails. The trail system has over 90 totems with multiple sides which equates to over 500 signs that needed replacing.

Do you have a favorite totem sign or trail? Looking for that perfect gift for a friend? Or just want a special piece of Bozeman history? Old signs are available for a small donation to GVLT at the GVLT office, 212 South Wallace Suite 102.

Thanks to all the volunteers who made the Extreme Totem Makeover possible!