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Montana
7.7 mi
Distance
1,754 ft
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Why you'll love it
East Fork Rattlesnake Creek
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East Fork Rattlesnake Creek offers a moderate 7.69-mile hike with nearly 1,800 feet of elevation gain through the scenic Rattlesnake Wilderness area near Missoula. This trail follows a creek drainage through mixed conifer forest, providing reliable water access and opportunities to observe riparian wildlife. The steady climb rewards hikers with views of the surrounding peaks and a sense of solitude in this protected wilderness.
Mineral Peak
~2 min drive
Steady 3.2-mile climb to Mineral Peak with 1,276 ft elevation gain.
Sheep Mountain Loop
~5 min drive
Moderate 7-mile loop with 1,479 ft gain and scenic ridge views.
Rattlesnake Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Porcupine Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile creek-side hike with 1,964 ft elevation gain.
West Fork Gold Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-drainage hike through forest and meadows with steady elevation gain.
Worden Lake
~9 min drive
Easy half-mile walk to a scenic Montana lake.
Twin Lakes
~8 min drive
Easy 3.43-mile hike to scenic alpine lakes with minimal elevation gain.
Boulder Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 10.87-mile alpine lake hike with 1,176 ft elevation gain.
Big Lake
~9 min drive
Short, scenic hike to an alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
Sheep Mountain Connection B
~9 min drive
Moderate connector trail through Sheep Mountain area with scenic views.
