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Montana
13.6 mi
Distance
841 ft
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High Specimen
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High Specimen is a moderately long day hike offering steady elevation gain through Montana's backcountry. This 13.56-mile round trip climbs over 800 feet, rewarding hikers with expansive views and access to high country terrain typical of the region.
Rescue Creek Trailhead (1N2)
~11 min drive
Bunsen Peak prominently sits south of Mammoth Hot Springs. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trails: Bunsen Peak Trail Bunsen Peak Road Trail Osprey Falls Trail Parking is limited. Winter trailhead access requires a snow coach drop-off, or skiing up from…
Beaver Ponds Trail
~14 min drive
5.3 mi · Moderate
Low Specimen
~2 min drive
23-mile backcountry trek with steady elevation gain through remote Montana wilderness.
Schultz Knob (Xc)
~4 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile knob hike with minimal elevation gain.
What's Blooming
~12 min drive
<p>Many park researchers have used the fenced areas on the northern range north of the Blacktail Ponds to study the long-term effects of grazing by fencing out large herbivores. Researchers can use existing data from the permanent plots or collect new data.</p>
Palmer Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 4.93-mile creek-side hike with 1,533 ft elevation gain.
Bear Creek (Snowmo
~5 min drive
Moderate 7.77-mile trail with 464 ft elevation gain in Bear Creek area.
Rollercoaster (Xc)
~5 min drive
Short, rolling XC ski trail ideal for beginners and quick winter outings.
Trembling Aspens
~12 min drive
<p>Findings from research focusing on aspen forests indicate a possible shift in the distribution of this important species may already be underway.</p> <p>Before 1988, aspen regeneration was understood to occur primarily via vegetative root sprouting. Aspen seedlings, rarely…
Pine Bear (Xc)
~4 min drive
Moderate cross-country ski trail through pine forest with steady elevation gain.
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