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Montana
28.4 mi
Distance
1,431 ft
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Dry Creek Trail
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Dry Creek Trail is a long-distance backcountry route traversing Montana's high country with substantial elevation gain across varied terrain. This 28-mile journey offers solitude and expansive views as it follows the creek drainage through mixed forest and alpine meadows. The trail's length and elevation profile make it ideal for experienced hikers seeking a multi-day adventure in remote Montana wilderness.
Porcupine Basin
~4 min drive
Gentle 4.92-mile basin hike with modest elevation gain and scenic views.
Arrastra Creek Trail
~6 min drive
Challenging 16.67-mile creek-side trail with 1,912 ft gain in remote Montana backcountry.
Lake Creek Outfitter Tie
~11 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain near Lake Creek.
Windy Pass
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile alpine hike to scenic Windy Pass with 1,110 ft gain.
Bear Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.64-mile creek-side hike with 1,303 ft gain in Bear Creek drainage.
East Fork (Of North Fork)
~15 min drive
Easy 1.8-mile forest walk with gentle elevation gain.
Copper Camp
~8 min drive
Accessible 3-mile climb near Copper Camp with steady elevation gain.
Stonewall
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.27-mile Montana trail with 526 ft elevation gain.
Dry Fork Highwater Route
~17 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Dry Fork drainage near Missoula area.
Twin Lakes
~12 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and stunning mountain views.