Montana · Hiking

Forest Creek

3.3 mi
round trip
793 ft
climb
5,802 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Forest Creek is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Hungry Horse Ranger District of Montana's Flathead National Forest, about 3.3 miles long with an elevation gain of 793 feet. The trail starts at around 5,000 feet and climbs to about 5,800 feet before returning to the low point. The trail is open year-round and is managed by the Forest Service. Its natural surface allows for horses and bikes, so it works for hikers, riders and pack animals. Graves Creek Campground sits about 2.3 miles away, and the Wheeler Creek and Pioneer Ridge hikes are each about 2.4 miles off. For more camping, Heinrude Dispersed Camp South Beach is about 4.2 miles away.

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