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Montana
8.2 mi
Distance
702 ft
Gain
3h 5m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Flathead National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Ayres
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The Ayres Trail is a moderate day hike offering a rewarding climb through Montana's diverse terrain. With over 700 feet of elevation gain across 8.22 miles, this trail provides a solid workout with scenic vistas typical of the region. The out-and-back route is well-suited for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable mileage and steady climbing.
Foolhen Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 8-mile creek drainage hike with 590 ft elevation gain.
Sentinel Mtn.
~2 min drive
Steep 3-mile climb to Sentinel Mountain summit with 1,749 ft gain.
Spring Creek
~8 min drive
Easy 1.74-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Stadler Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 13.68-mile creek drainage hike with 1,870 ft elevation gain.
Hahn Cabin
~12 min drive
Easy 3.7-mile walk to historic Hahn Cabin with minimal elevation gain.
Gordon Ford
~16 min drive
Easy 1.63-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Gordon Ford.
Fiction Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through Montana forest.
Loaf Creek
~14 min drive
Moderate 5.12-mile creek-side climb with 1,526 ft elevation gain.
Rapid Creek
~4 min drive
Challenging 15.27-mile creek drainage hike with 2,337 ft elevation gain.
Brownstone Creek
~17 min drive
Moderate 4.71-mile creek-side hike with 1,445 ft elevation gain.
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