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Montana
2.2 mi
Distance
651 ft
Gain
46 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
E Fk Checkerboard
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E Fk Checkerboard is a short, accessible trail in Montana's backcountry that offers a quick escape into scenic terrain. This 2.23-mile route features the distinctive patterned landscape characteristic of the East Fork drainage, with mixed forest and open areas providing varied hiking conditions. Perfect for hikers seeking a brief outing with manageable elevation gain.
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