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Montana
18.0 mi
Distance
3,161 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Cedar Peak-Straight Peak
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This challenging 18-mile loop connects Cedar Peak and Straight Peak, two prominent summits in Montana's high country. Expect significant elevation gain of over 3,100 feet as you traverse alpine terrain with expansive views of the surrounding mountain ranges. This is a serious backcountry undertaking best suited for experienced hikers with excellent fitness and navigation skills.
Indian Ridge
~0 min drive
Challenging 14.89-mile ridge traverse with 2,932 ft elevation gain and alpine vistas.
Surveyor Lake
~7 min drive
Easy 0.82-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Pearl Lake
~16 min drive
Moderate 4.68-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with 1,318 ft elevation gain.
Indian Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 10.71-mile creek drainage hike with 2,040 ft gain in Indian Creek.
Cedar Log Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 2-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake through forested terrain.
Hoodoo Lake
~21 min drive
Moderate 4.5-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with 1,053 ft elevation gain.
Schley Mountain
~2 min drive
Strenuous 18.94-mile alpine climb with 4,636 ft elevation gain.
Saint Patrick Peak Summit
~14 min drive
Quick alpine summit with 444 ft gain near Saint Patrick Peak.
Trail Lake
~23 min drive
Steep alpine hike to a mountain lake with significant elevation gain.
North Fork Fish Creek
~5 min drive
Remote 22-mile backcountry creek trail with 3,090 ft elevation gain.
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