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Montana
4.3 mi
Distance
1,376 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
East Windy Pass
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East Windy Pass is a moderate 4.29-mile trail featuring nearly 1,400 feet of elevation gain through Montana's high country. This route climbs steadily toward an alpine pass, offering expanding views as you gain elevation through subalpine terrain. The trail provides a rewarding day hike with good access to windswept ridgeline scenery typical of Montana's mountain passes.
Lake Elsie
~2 min drive
Easy short walk to a scenic alpine lake near Lake Elsie.
Big Creek
~3 min drive
Remote 23-mile Montana backcountry trek with 3,000 ft elevation gain.
Bark Cabin
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.69-mile hike to historic Bark Cabin with 2,260 ft elevation gain.
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
Windy Pass Cabin
~4 min drive
Short hike to historic cabin near Windy Pass with mountain views.
Rock Creek South
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.88-mile creek-side trail with 1,781 ft elevation gain near Rock Creek.
Fisher Wagon Route
~8 min drive
Historic 3.4-mile wagon route with 438 ft gain through Montana forests.
Windy Pass
~5 min drive
Steady 4.13-mile climb to an exposed alpine pass with panoramic views.
Meadows
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.13-mile meadow hike with 1,153 ft gain and scenic alpine views.
Porcupine Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.68-mile creek drainage hike with 2,094 ft elevation gain.
