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Montana
11.7 mi
Distance
5,266 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Big Timber Creek
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Big Timber Creek is a challenging high-elevation trek that rewards experienced hikers with significant alpine exposure and dramatic mountain scenery. With nearly 5,300 feet of elevation gain over 11.67 miles, this route climbs steadily through forested terrain before breaking into open alpine country. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks and access to pristine backcountry terrain typical of Montana's mountain ranges.
Blue Lake
~0 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and rewarding views.
Cottonwood Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.16-mile alpine lake hike with 2,106 ft elevation gain.
Sweet Grass
~7 min drive
Remote 25-mile backcountry trail with 3,500 ft gain in Sweet Grass, Montana.
Big Timber Falls
~4 min drive
Quick waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain near Big Timber.
Smeller Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.3-mile alpine lake hike with 2,043 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork Sweet Grass
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.87-mile hike with 1,470 ft gain in Sweet Grass country.
Swamp Lake
~11 min drive
Moderate 4.2-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
South Fork American Fork
~13 min drive
Accessible 4.87-mile forest hike along South Fork American Fork drainage.
Sunlight Lake
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.63-mile alpine lake hike with 1,477 ft elevation gain.
Forest Lake
~26 min drive
Easy forest walk to a scenic Montana lake, perfect for families.
