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Montana
6.2 mi
Distance
1,773 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Cayuse
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The Cayuse Trail is a moderate day hike offering steady elevation gain through Montana's diverse terrain. This 6.23-mile route climbs 1,773 feet, rewarding hikers with expansive views and a genuine sense of accomplishment. The trail showcases typical Montana backcountry character with mixed forest and open ridgeline sections.
Thompson Hellgate
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.83-mile day hike through Montana forest with steady elevation gain.
Bilk Mountain
~5 min drive
Challenging 12.5-mile alpine hike to Bilk Mountain summit with 2,500 ft gain.
Carpenter
~5 min drive
Steep 1.33-mile climb with 631 ft elevation gain near Carpenter, MT.
Hunters Gulch Connection
~6 min drive
Moderate connector trail through forested gulch terrain with steady climbing.
Hellgate Ridge
~7 min drive
Challenging 16.6-mile ridge traverse with 1,837 ft gain and expansive alpine views.
30007
~9 min drive
Easy 4.36-mile walk with minimal elevation gain in Montana.
Spruce Creek
~13 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile forest hike with 985 ft gain through spruce drainage.
Kentucky Gulch
~12 min drive
Moderate 6-mile gulch hike with 1,590 ft elevation gain near historic mining areas.
Magpie Gulch
~11 min drive
Steep 1.77-mile gulch hike with 763 ft elevation gain near Magpie Gulch, Montana.
Holiday
~16 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile loop with 641 ft gain near Holiday, MT.
