Reader Gulch

Montana

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3.7 mi

Distance

206 ft

Gain

1h 20m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    2 active alerts in Kootenai National Forest; most severe: Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas

    USFSPosted Dec 16, 2025 · checked 2 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clouds, high 61°F / low 42°F, 71% precip — 69/100 for hike

    OpenWeather2 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.7 mi
Elevation gain
206 ft
Highest point
4,790 ft
Lowest point
4,600 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
yes

About this trail

Reader Gulch is a 3.68-mile out-and-back trail in Montana managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 206 feet of elevation.

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