Montana · Hiking

Gibson Peak

2.0 mi
round trip
224 ft
climb
7,868 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Gibson Peak open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Gibson Peak is an easy, short hike in the Judith-Musselshell Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana. The out-and-back route is about 2 miles long, rising from roughly 7,484 feet to about 7,868 feet, a climb of about 224 feet, and it is open year-round. The trail is on natural surface, and it is open to horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail, so plan on using a vehicle, horse or bike rather than expecting a paved path or trail that works for wheelchairs. Lyon Falls is the closest neighbor, about 0.7 miles away. Morris Creek and Yogo Creek are each about 2 miles off, and Dry Wolf Campground is about 2.4 miles away.