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Montana
11.7 mi
Distance
3,065 ft
Gain
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Cave Creek
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Cave Creek Trail is a challenging 11.72-mile backcountry route gaining over 3,000 feet through Montana's rugged terrain. This hard-difficulty hike takes you through diverse forest and alpine environments, with the creek providing a constant companion through much of the journey. The sustained elevation gain and distance make this a rewarding full-day adventure for experienced hikers seeking solitude and mountain scenery.
Telephone Creek
~1 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Montana forest with minimal elevation gain.
Half Moon
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.5-mile Montana hike with 1,163 ft elevation gain.
Petty Crown
~7 min drive
Moderate 9.37-mile Montana trail with 1,912 ft elevation gain and scenic summit views.
Steamboat Lookout
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.31-mile climb to Steamboat Lookout with 2,022 ft elevation gain.
Dearborn River
~5 min drive
Moderate riverside hike through Bob Marshall Wilderness following the Dearborn River.
Mcdonnell Meadows
~7 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic forest-to-meadow transitions.
Petty-Ford Creek
~11 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Montana forest with minimal elevation gain.
Amphitheater
~6 min drive
Scenic 3-mile climb to a natural amphitheater basin with 868 ft elevation gain.
Loaf Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate 5.12-mile creek-side climb with 1,526 ft elevation gain.
Wood Lake Hiker
~13 min drive
Easy 1.28-mile loop around Wood Lake with minimal elevation gain.