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Montana
Elk Creek Cutoff
1.4 mi
Distance
571 ft
Gain
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Elk Creek Cutoff
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 571 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Elk Creek Cutoff is a 2.7-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 571 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward out-and-back route.
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