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Montana
9.9 mi
Distance
2,880 ft
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Beartop Lookout
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Beartop Lookout is a rewarding moderate hike that climbs nearly 2,900 feet over 9.93 miles to reach a historic fire lookout tower with commanding views of the surrounding Montana wilderness. The trail gains elevation steadily through forested terrain, opening to alpine meadows and rocky slopes as you approach the summit. This classic lookout hike offers solitude, panoramic vistas, and a glimpse into Montana's fire management heritage.
Rock Creek
~1 min drive
Easy streamside walk through Rock Creek valley with minimal elevation gain.
Gates Creek-Moose Creek
~2 min drive
Scenic 10.65-mile creek valley trail with minimal elevation gain.
Dryden Creek
~3 min drive
Easy 4-mile creek-side walk with gentle elevation gain.
Sulphur Creek
~6 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain near Sulphur Creek.
Gates Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 9.38-mile creek drainage hike with steady alpine access.
North Fork Sun Cutacross
~4 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile trail with minimal elevation gain in the North Fork region.
North Fork Sun Cutacross
~17 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in North Fork area.
Ray Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 7.15-mile creek-side hike with steady elevation gain in Montana.
Circle Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 10.79-mile creek drainage hike with 1,796 ft elevation gain.
Larch Hill
~18 min drive
Easy 2-mile forest hike with modest elevation gain near Larch Hill.
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