Montana · Hiking · Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness

Fish Creek

5.7 mi
round trip
817 ft
climb
9,638 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Fish Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Yellowstone Ranger District. It doesn't name Fish Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (13 listed).

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

Fish Creek is an easy out-and-back hike in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, part of the Yellowstone Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. The trail is about 5.7 miles long, with a one-way climb of 817 feet from a low point of about 9,025 feet to a high of about 9,638 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail's natural surface makes it a straightforward route for hikers and riders on horseback. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail lies within designated wilderness, so plan for a backcountry experience. Upsidedown Creek is about half a mile away, and Lake Columbine and Columbine Pass are both within 3 miles. For an overnight stay, Hicks Park campground sits about 6.4 miles off.