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Montana
4.4 mi
Distance
136 ft
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Dearborn Alternate
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The Dearborn Alternate is a short, easy trail near Dearborn offering a gentle walk through Montana's foothills with minimal elevation gain. This accessible route is ideal for families and casual hikers seeking a quick outdoor excursion without strenuous climbing. The trail provides a pleasant introduction to the region's natural landscape.
Whitetail Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 13.74-mile creek drainage hike with 1,478 ft elevation gain.
Crow Creek Trail
~7 min drive
Scenic creek-side trail with steady climbing through Montana forest.
Bighorn Lake
~8 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Dearborn River
~4 min drive
Scenic 11.81-mile river trail with gentle elevation gain through Montana's Dearborn River corridor.
Middle Fork Trail
~11 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile forest trail with steady creek-side hiking and 646 ft elevation gain.
Cataract Falls Tie
~8 min drive
Quick connector trail to Cataract Falls with minimal elevation gain.
South Fork Whitetail Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested Montana backcountry with steady elevation gain.
Switchback Hill Trail
~13 min drive
Steady 3.6-mile climb with switchbacks and scenic Montana views.
Falls Creek Low Water
~9 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain near Falls Creek.
Middle Fork Falls Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 7-mile waterfall hike with 1,763 ft elevation gain in Montana backcountry.