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Montana
20.4 mi
Distance
3,108 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Donahue
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The Donahue Trail is a challenging 20.4-mile alpine journey in Montana's high country, featuring significant elevation gain across varied terrain. This backcountry route traverses remote wilderness with expansive views and demanding conditions that reward experienced hikers with solitude and pristine mountain scenery.
Fisher Wagon Route
~1 min drive
Historic 3.4-mile wagon route with 438 ft gain through Montana forests.
Rock Creek South
~6 min drive
Moderate 9.88-mile creek-side trail with 1,781 ft elevation gain near Rock Creek.
Lake Elsie
~8 min drive
Easy short walk to a scenic alpine lake near Lake Elsie.
Sky Rim Trailhead (WN1)
~18 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northwestern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trails within the park: Sky Rim Trail Dailey Creek Trail
East Windy Pass
~7 min drive
Moderate 4.3-mile climb to an alpine pass with 1,376 ft elevation gain.
Big Creek
~6 min drive
Remote 23-mile Montana backcountry trek with 3,000 ft elevation gain.
Windy Pass Cabin
~10 min drive
Short hike to historic cabin near Windy Pass with mountain views.
Bark Cabin
~8 min drive
Moderate 9.69-mile hike to historic Bark Cabin with 2,260 ft elevation gain.
Meadows
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.13-mile meadow hike with 1,153 ft gain and scenic alpine views.
Yankee Jim Toll North
~11 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Yankee Jim Canyon.
