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Montana
44.7 mi
Distance
1,097 ft
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Ford Pass
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Ford Pass is a long-distance backcountry trail spanning nearly 45 miles through Montana's remote wilderness. This extended trek offers solitude and expansive mountain vistas, traversing high alpine terrain with moderate elevation gain spread across the entire route. The trail is ideal for experienced backpackers seeking a multi-day wilderness experience in pristine high country.
Taft Summit
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.36-mile summit hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
West Fork Loop
~7 min drive
Easy 3.95-mile loop through Montana forest with 368 ft elevation gain.
Copper Lake
~9 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Rainy
~4 min drive
Challenging 16-mile Montana backcountry trail with nearly 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Clear Creek
~13 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and scenic water features.
Saint Regis Basin Complex
~10 min drive
Accessible alpine basin hike with scenic views and gentle terrain.
Milwaukee
~8 min drive
Moderate 9.38-mile day hike with 283 ft elevation gain near Milwaukee, Montana.
E. Fk Willow Ck-Stevens Lakes
~15 min drive
Moderate climb to alpine Stevens Lakes with forest and mountain views.
Saint Regis Lakes
~12 min drive
Scenic alpine lakes hike with steady elevation gain in under 3 miles.
Silver
~8 min drive
Challenging 15.94-mile backcountry trail with 2,682 ft elevation gain.
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