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Montana
5.6 mi
Distance
1,065 ft
Gain
2h 24m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Face-Of-The-Mountain
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Face-Of-The-Mountain is a moderate 5.6-mile trail offering steady elevation gain with rewarding views as you ascend toward the mountain's prominent face. This hike features a mix of forested sections and open terrain, providing hikers with diverse scenery typical of Montana's mountain landscape. The trail's name suggests dramatic cliff or rock formations that create a striking visual destination.
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