Montana · Hiking · Near Emigrant

East Fork Divide

East Fork DividePhoto: Forest Service - Northern Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
5.0 mi
round trip
2,455 ft
climb
9,069 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is East Fork Divide open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name East Fork Divide, so check the source for the area it covers (17 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

East Fork Divide is a hard out-and-back hike in the Bozeman Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. The trail climbs from about 7,059 feet to roughly 9,069 feet over a route of about 5 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,455 feet. The trail is natural-surface and open to horses. Bikes are not allowed. The parking area is named East Fork Hyalite, and the trail is open year-round. The trailheads and campsites sit close together. Fr 3163 East Fork Hyalite Creek 054 is about 0.1 mile away, and the Emerald Lake Trail is about 0.3 mile away. Palisade Falls, a mountain biking spot, is about 0.8 mile away. Hyalite Canyon Road, used for cross-country skiing, is about a mile away.

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