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Montana
8.0 mi
Distance
2,186 ft
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Why you'll love it
Cap Mtn.
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Cap Mountain offers a moderately challenging day hike with nearly 2,200 feet of elevation gain over 8 miles, rewarding hikers with expansive views from the summit. The trail climbs through mixed conifer forest before breaking into more open terrain near the peak, providing a solid workout with scenic payoff. This is a classic Montana ridge hike that showcases the region's rolling mountain terrain.
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Capitol Mtn.
~17 min drive
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