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Montana
8.5 mi
Distance
3,877 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Cannon Creek
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Cannon Creek Trail is a moderately challenging 8.5-mile route that climbs nearly 3,900 feet through Montana's backcountry, offering hikers a rewarding alpine experience. The trail follows Cannon Creek drainage, ascending through forested terrain with increasing elevation gain that rewards persistence with expansive views. This is a solid day hike for intermediate hikers seeking a genuine mountain workout with significant elevation change.
Picture Lake
~3 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and minimal elevation gain.
Trickle Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 10.93-mile creek drainage hike with 740 ft gain.
Sunburst Lake
~8 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Kelly Point Ford
~9 min drive
Easy 1.72-mile riverside walk with minimal elevation gain near Kelly Point Ford.
Picture Point
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.94-mile alpine hike with 2,427 ft gain and scenic summit views.
Gorge Creek
~13 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Montana's Gorge Creek drainage.
Black Bear Bridge Ford
~10 min drive
Easy 2.9-mile riverside walk with gentle elevation gain near Black Bear Bridge.
Gorge Creek
~7 min drive
Challenging 11.8-mile creek drainage hike with 2,610 ft elevation gain.
Bunker Creek
~15 min drive
Moderate 5.93-mile climb following Bunker Creek with 2,329 ft elevation gain.
Cliff By-Pass
~12 min drive
Easy half-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
