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Montana
5.2 mi
Distance
1,188 ft
Gain
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Bobtail
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Bobtail is a moderate 5.2-mile trail offering a solid day hike with nearly 1,200 feet of elevation gain through Montana terrain. This well-maintained route provides a good balance of distance and climbing, making it ideal for hikers looking to build endurance without committing to a full-day expedition. The trail showcases typical Montana foothill scenery with steady elevation gain and rewarding views.
Mount Tom
~3 min drive
Moderate 8.38-mile summit hike with 1,814 ft gain and rewarding views.
Tom Poole Lake
~3 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with steady climb to scenic mountain lake.
Quartz
~6 min drive
Easy 4-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Quartz, Montana.
Shafer
~4 min drive
Moderately strenuous 14-mile loop with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Rainbow Lake
~10 min drive
Easy half-mile walk to a scenic mountain lake.
Quartz Mountain
~7 min drive
Quick 3-mile climb with 833 ft gain to Quartz Mountain summit.
Upper Pipe
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.75-mile climb with 1,345 ft gain in Upper Pipe area.
Flatiron Ridge
~10 min drive
Quick ridge hike with strong elevation gain and panoramic mountain views.
Banfield Ridge
~13 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with scenic vistas and steady elevation gain.
Turner Mountain
~5 min drive
Challenging 11.6-mile alpine climb with 3,454 ft elevation gain near Turner Mountain.
