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Montana
16.1 mi
Distance
2,416 ft
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Forks Patrol
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Forks Patrol is a challenging 16-mile backcountry route that traverses Montana's remote wilderness with over 2,400 feet of elevation gain. This trail offers solitude and expansive views across forested terrain, making it ideal for experienced hikers seeking a full day adventure. The route follows historic patrol routes through pristine backcountry, rewarding dedicated hikers with authentic wilderness experience.
Forest and Fire Nature Trail
~15 min drive
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Skookoleel Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady climbing and scenic drainage views.
Deadhorse-Elelehum
~6 min drive
Scenic 5.5-mile Montana day hike with minimal elevation gain.
Canyon Sm
~8 min drive
Scenic 5.7-mile canyon hike with moderate elevation gain near Canyon, MT.
Forest and Fire Nature Trail Fire Ecology
~15 min drive
This trail is a great place to explore a post-fire environment. Any disturbance—whether that’s a fire, an avalanche, a landslide, or a pest outbreak—resets the ecological clock. The mature trees die, opening the canopy to light and making way for new species to take hold. Grad…
Kinnimiki Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with steady elevation gain through Montana backcountry.
Moose Peak
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile peak hike with 1,821 ft gain and mountain views.
Glacier View Mtn.
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.65-mile climb to alpine views with 1,737 ft elevation gain.
Hidden Meadow Trailhead
~21 min drive
This peaceful and relatively flat trail takes you to a meadow and pond with good birding opportunities. Hidden Meadow Distance: 1.5 mi (2.4 km), one way Elevation gain: 337 ft (103 m) Elevation loss: 103 ft (31 m) Trailhead: 3 miles south of Polebridge Ranger Station While i…
Hallowat Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.85-mile creek drainage hike with 975 ft elevation gain.
