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Montana
17.1 mi
Distance
2,915 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Burnt Fork
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Burnt Fork is a challenging 17-mile backcountry trek that rewards dedicated hikers with remote wilderness experience in Montana's rugged terrain. This hard-difficulty route gains nearly 3,000 feet of elevation through varied landscape, offering solitude and expansive views for those prepared for a full day or overnight adventure. The trail showcases the natural character of the Burnt Fork drainage with its mix of forest, open ridges, and alpine terrain.
Bitterroot Big Springs
~1 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile climb to mountain springs with 2,460 ft elevation gain.
Signal Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 3.1-mile creek-side hike with 517 ft elevation gain near Signal Creek.
Upper Signal Creek
~11 min drive
Easy 1.88-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Flat Rock Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 10.29-mile creek-side hike with 2,631 ft elevation gain.
Little Threemile
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile climb with 1,912 ft gain near Little Threemile, Montana.
Gleason Lake
~12 min drive
Steep 2.5-mile climb to an alpine lake with 994 ft elevation gain.
Gold Creek
~6 min drive
Remote 29-mile backcountry route with 4,000 ft elevation gain in Montana.
Skalkaho-Little Burnt Fork
~15 min drive
Moderate 4.2-mile climb in the Skalkaho Pass area with 1,480 ft elevation gain.
Dam Creek
~13 min drive
Easy 1.86-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Wyman-Williams Ridge
~10 min drive
Scenic 10.4-mile ridge traverse with 2,045 ft gain and panoramic views.
