Halzel Coulee
- 7.0 mi
- round trip
- 5,095 ft
- climb
- 8,068 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Halzel Coulee 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.
Halzel Coulee is a hard hike in the Judith-Musselshell Ranger District of Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana, about 7 miles long with a total elevation gain of about 5,100 feet. The trail is an out-and-back, and the steepest stretch comes at about 2 miles in, where the grade reaches 33 percent. The high point is 8,068 feet, and the low point is 5,766 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and it is open to horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. Plan for about five hours on the trail. Doerr Creek is about 1.2 miles away, and Sand Point Ridge is about 2.5 miles away. For paddling, the Middle Fork Judith River is about 7 miles off. Kings Hill Campground is about 8 miles away.
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