Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Save this plan
Sign up to save your own editable copy — you'll pick up right here.
Montana
29.2 mi
Distance
0 ft
Gain
No conditions check on file for this trail yet — always verify current conditions before you go.
Why you'll love it
Hiawatha Rail Trail
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
The Hiawatha Rail Trail is a scenic 29-mile rail-to-trail conversion that follows a historic railroad grade through western Montana. This mostly flat, well-maintained pathway offers an excellent opportunity for a long day hike or multi-day adventure, with minimal elevation gain making it accessible to a wide range of fitness levels. The trail traverses diverse terrain and provides a unique perspective on the region's railroad heritage.
Clear Creek
~5 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and scenic water features.
Rainy
~5 min drive
Challenging 16-mile Montana backcountry trail with nearly 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Copper Lake
~7 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
West Fork Loop
~12 min drive
Easy 3.95-mile loop through Montana forest with 368 ft elevation gain.
Ford Pass
~9 min drive
45-mile backcountry alpine traverse through remote Montana wilderness.
Saint Regis Basin Complex
~8 min drive
Accessible alpine basin hike with scenic views and gentle terrain.
E. Fk Willow Ck-Stevens Lakes
~12 min drive
Moderate climb to alpine Stevens Lakes with forest and mountain views.
Gilt Edge Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail through forested Montana backcountry.
Saint Regis Lakes
~8 min drive
Scenic alpine lakes hike with steady elevation gain in under 3 miles.
Packsaddle
~20 min drive
Moderate 6.43-mile hike with 1,769 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.
Also worth it near here