Montana · Hiking

Good Trail

11.7 mi
round trip
3,014 ft
climb
6,682 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

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Good Trail is a hard hike in the Spotted Bear Ranger District of Montana's Flathead National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 11.7 miles, with a total elevation gain of 3,014 feet, taking you from a low point of about 3,665 feet to a high of about 6,682 feet. The trail is open year-round, and the surface is natural. Bikes and horses are both allowed, but the trail is not accessible. Spotted Bear Campground sits about 2.8 miles away, and the Upper Twin Creek and Soldier Creek hikes are within about 2.4 miles. For an overnight stay, Peter's Creek Campground is roughly 7.7 miles off.

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