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Montana
26.7 mi
Distance
1,111 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Big River
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Big River Trail is a lengthy backcountry journey covering 26.74 miles through Montana's diverse terrain. This extended trek offers substantial distance for experienced hikers seeking a multi-day adventure, with moderate elevation gain distributed across the route. The trail follows river corridors and mountain valleys typical of Montana's wilderness areas, providing opportunities for wildlife viewing and remote solitude.
Calbick Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail offering scenic water features and gentle elevation gain.
Porter Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate 4.68-mile creek drainage hike with 1,359 ft gain near Porter Creek.
Dean Creek
~18 min drive
Easy creek-side walk near Dean Creek, Montana.
Cox Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 12-mile creek-side trail with 815 ft elevation gain.
Capitol Mtn.
~11 min drive
Steep 5.3-mile climb to Capitol Mountain with 2,846 ft elevation gain.
Winter Cox Divide
~3 min drive
Moderate 10-mile divide crossing with 1,437 ft elevation gain.
Clack
~12 min drive
Moderate 5.9-mile hike with 1,550 ft gain near Clack, Montana.
Cap Mtn.
~6 min drive
Moderate 8-mile summit hike with 2,186 ft gain and panoramic views.
Elbow Creek
~12 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain near Elbow Creek.
Dolly Varden-Pentagon
~6 min drive
Remote 20-mile backcountry route with 2,100 ft gain through Montana wilderness.
