Cleft Rock

Numa Lookout Trailhead

~24 min drive

This trail takes you to one of the (seasonally) staffed fire lookouts in the park. It starts on the shore of Bowman Lake, with the first half remaining relatively flat before gaining elevation. Numa Lookout Distance: 5.7 mi (9.2 km), one way Elevation gain: 3,396 ft (1035 m)…

Mt. Hefty

~2 min drive

Strenuous 16-mile alpine climb with 3,804 ft elevation gain.

Hornet Lookout

~7 min drive

Steep 1.84-mile climb to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.

Thoma-Colts Cr.

~9 min drive

Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through forested Montana terrain.

Hidden Meadow Trailhead

~28 min drive

This peaceful and relatively flat trail takes you to a meadow and pond with good birding opportunities. Hidden Meadow Distance: 1.5 mi (2.4 km), one way Elevation gain: 337 ft (103 m) Elevation loss: 103 ft (31 m) Trailhead: 3 miles south of Polebridge Ranger Station While i…

Antley Tepee Creek

~9 min drive

Moderate 10.36-mile creek drainage hike with 1,395 ft elevation gain.

Chain Lake

~20 min drive

Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic subalpine views.

Kintla Trail

~14 min drive

Moderate 11-mile trail with steady 500ft elevation gain through Montana backcountry.

Boulder Pass Trail

~9 min drive

Challenging 59-mile high-alpine traverse with 3,220 ft elevation gain.

Weasel Lake

~21 min drive

Easy quarter-mile walk to Weasel Lake with minimal elevation gain.