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Montana
12.0 mi
Distance
2,085 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Hobnail Tom
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Hobnail Tom is a moderate 12-mile round-trip hike in central Montana offering steady elevation gain through diverse terrain. This trail rewards hikers with expansive views and a sense of accomplishment, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a full day of mountain exploration without extreme technical difficulty.
Basin
~4 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile Basin area walk with minimal elevation gain.
Telephone Creek
~7 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Montana forest with minimal elevation gain.
Mcdonnell Meadows
~8 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic forest-to-meadow transitions.
Cave Creek
~8 min drive
Challenging 11.72-mile backcountry trek with 3,065 ft elevation gain.
Spring Creek
~12 min drive
Easy 1.74-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Loaf Creek
~11 min drive
Moderate 5.12-mile creek-side climb with 1,526 ft elevation gain.
Evans Peak
~8 min drive
Moderate 7.8-mile climb to Evans Peak with 2,470 ft elevation gain.
Dry Fork Highwater Route
~13 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Dry Fork drainage near Missoula area.
Petty Crown
~12 min drive
Moderate 9.37-mile Montana trail with 1,912 ft elevation gain and scenic summit views.
Tobacco Valley
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.44-mile valley hike with 815 ft elevation gain in Tobacco Valley.