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Montana
13.3 mi
Distance
4,915 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Grambauer
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The Grambauer Trail is a challenging high-elevation hike that rewards experienced hikers with significant vertical gain and expansive mountain views. This nearly 13-mile route climbs almost 5,000 feet through diverse terrain, offering a full day of alpine adventure in Montana's backcountry. The trail's length and sustained elevation gain make it ideal for hikers seeking a serious workout and remote wilderness experience.
Historic Highway 2 West
~1 min drive
Easy 4.73-mile walk along historic Highway 2 with minimal elevation gain.
Shannon Lake
~1 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Williams Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.35-mile creek-side climb with 3,084 ft elevation gain.
Kootenai Creek
~4 min drive
Steep 3.85-mile creek drainage hike with 1,900 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Parmenter
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.25-mile climb with 2,111 ft gain in North Fork country.
Taylor Peak
~7 min drive
Expert alpine trek to Taylor Peak with 4,483 ft gain over 18.65 miles.
Bighorn
~4 min drive
Scenic 3.45-mile Bighorn hike with 630 ft elevation gain near Bighorn, Montana.
Alvord Lake
~11 min drive
Easy 2.59-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Cedar Creek
~8 min drive
Challenging 9.81-mile Montana hike with 4,005 ft elevation gain.
Grambauer Ridge
~6 min drive
Steady ridge climb with 788 ft gain and scenic Montana vistas.
