Montana · Hiking

Buck Ridge

3.6 mi
round trip
2,076 ft
climb
9,273 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 22 h ago

Is Buck Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Custer Gallatin National Forest. It doesn't name Buck Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers (12 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Buck Ridge is a moderate hike in the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, about 3.6 miles long with a total elevation gain of 2,076 feet. The trail is an out-and-back, and the climb is steepest near the start, with a grade of about 18% at 0.19 miles. The route reaches a high point of about 9,273 feet and a low of about 8,267 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. The Forest Service manages the land. For a longer outing, Inspiration Divide lies about 0.6 miles away, and the Yellow Mule Cabin Trail and Yellow Mule Cabin are each about 0.9 miles off. Bear Creek Cabin, on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, is about 6 miles away.

Local outfitters

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