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Montana
14.4 mi
Distance
3,822 ft
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Bear Basin
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Bear Basin is a challenging 14.43-mile alpine trek that rewards hikers with significant elevation gain and expansive high-country views. This hard-difficulty route takes you through diverse Montana terrain, climbing over 3,800 feet to reach the basin's scenic upper elevations. The trail offers a full day of mountain hiking with opportunities to experience classic Northern Rockies wilderness.
North Fork Ridge
~1 min drive
Scenic ridge hike with steady climbing and panoramic views.
Beehive Basin
~4 min drive
Moderate 9.7-mile alpine basin hike with 909 ft elevation gain.
Deer Lake
~8 min drive
Easy, short trail to Deer Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Dudley Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate 9.87-mile creek drainage hike with 2,430 ft elevation gain.
Gallatin Peak
~8 min drive
Challenging 11.5-mile summit hike with 2,350 ft gain in the Gallatin Range.
Sweden Creek
~19 min drive
Easy 2.91-mile creek-side walk with 386 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Hellroaring
~12 min drive
Challenging 11.66-mile backcountry route with 3,113 ft elevation gain in remote Montana wilderness.
Spanish Lakes
~10 min drive
Moderate 6.37-mile alpine lake hike with 1,369 ft elevation gain.
Sheep Rock
~20 min drive
Easy 1.64-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Sheep Rock, Montana.
Lava Lake
~16 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile hike with 1,603 ft gain through volcanic Montana terrain.
