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Montana
4.6 mi
Distance
1,417 ft
Gain
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Buffalo Horn Pass
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Buffalo Horn Pass offers a moderate alpine crossing through Montana's backcountry with steady elevation gain and rewarding high-country views. This 4.56-mile trail climbs over 1,400 feet to reach the pass, traversing subalpine terrain typical of the region. The route provides access to expansive vistas and is popular with hikers seeking a half-day adventure with genuine elevation challenge.
Specimen Creek Trailhead (WK3)
~14 min drive
The Specimen Creek trailhead is on the northwest side of Yellowstone near U.S. Highway 191. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail: Specimen Creek Trail Specimen Creek Trail A moderate to strenuous 16.4-mile (26.4 km) there-and-back trail that climbs thr…
Sunlight
~2 min drive
Scenic 3.74-mile hike with 821 ft elevation gain near Sunlight, Montana.
Tom Miner Divide South
~3 min drive
Scenic ridge hike with views across Tom Miner Basin.
Meadows
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.13-mile meadow hike with 1,153 ft gain and scenic alpine views.
Sky Rim Trailhead (WN1)
~5 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northwestern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trails within the park: Sky Rim Trail Dailey Creek Trail
Buffalo Horn
~5 min drive
Scenic 3.5-mile Montana trail with 960 ft gain and excellent half-day hiking.
Upper Ramshorn Lake
~5 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Sawtooth
~9 min drive
Moderate 7-mile climb with 2,000 ft gain to scenic ridgeline views.
Dailey Creek Trailhead (WK1)
~11 min drive
This trailhead along Highway 191 in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Dailey Creek Trail Dailey Creek Trail A strenuous 10-mile (16-km) there-and-back trail that starts near Dailey Creek and heads up to Dailey Pass, where you can reach the Sky Rim T…
Gallatin Divide
~6 min drive
Steep 2.23-mile climb to the Gallatin Divide with commanding ridge views.
