Short Creek

Montana

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7.2 mi

Distance

3,247 ft

Gain

3h 58m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 14 min ago · oldest 33 min

  • problem: Agency alerts

    9 active alerts in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest; most severe: Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District

    USFSPosted Jan 31, 2025 · checked 33 min ago

  • caution: Weather

    Rain, high 55°F / low 36°F, 100% precip — 63/100 for hike

    OpenWeather14 min ago

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Through-trail
Big climb
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
7.2 mi
Elevation gain
3,247 ft
Elevation loss
3,247 ft
Highest point
9,334 ft
Lowest point
6,395 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

Short Creek is a 14.48-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 3,247 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 9,334 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
6,395 ft
High point
9,334 ft
Total climbing
3,247 ft
Total descent
3,247 ft
Steepest stretch
16% grade around mile 4.4 on the way out
Length (round trip)
15 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes early, so the second half is easier.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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