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Montana
15.1 mi
Distance
2,474 ft
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Why you'll love it
Big Snowy Trail
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Big Snowy Trail is a challenging high-country route that gains nearly 2,500 feet over 15 miles, offering expansive views and alpine terrain typical of Montana's remote mountain ranges. This moderately strenuous trek traverses diverse ecosystems from forested lower sections to open ridgelines, providing hikers with a rewarding full-day adventure through pristine backcountry.
Maynard Ridge
~8 min drive
Moderate 10.7-mile ridge hike with 2,000 ft gain and alpine views.
Swimming Woman Alt
~11 min drive
Moderate 4.31-mile hike with 1,207 ft gain near Swimming Woman.
Crystal Lk Stock Bypass
~26 min drive
Easy 2-mile forest walk with minimal elevation gain near Crystal Lake.
Bad Canyon
~11 min drive
Accessible canyon loop with scenic rock formations and modest elevation gain.
E. Fk. Big Spring Creek
~17 min drive
Remote 18.6-mile East Fork creek drainage with 2,779 ft elevation gain.
Southside
~12 min drive
Nearly 10-mile moderate day hike with gentle elevation gain.
Timber Creek
~22 min drive
Moderate forest hike with steady climbing through Montana timberland.
Swimming Woman
~12 min drive
Moderate 4.3-mile climb with 1,653 ft elevation gain near Swimming Woman.
East Fork Cottonwood Creek
~23 min drive
Remote 20-mile alpine creek drainage with 3,169 ft gain—expert backpacking adventure.
Blake Creek Summit
~25 min drive
Steep 4.27-mile climb to Blake Creek Summit with 2,072 ft elevation gain.
