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Montana
5.2 mi
Distance
890 ft
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Why you'll love it
Independence
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The Independence Trail is a moderate day hike offering steady elevation gain through Montana's backcountry near the town of Independence. This 5.2-mile route climbs nearly 900 feet, providing a rewarding workout for hikers seeking alpine views and solitude without extreme technical difficulty.
Buffalo Divide
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.65-mile divide crossing with 1,603 ft elevation gain.
East Fork Boulder
~3 min drive
Challenging 16.9-mile alpine trek with 3,699 ft gain in remote Montana.
Upsidedown Creek
~8 min drive
Easy 0.3-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Sheep Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate creek valley hike with steady climbing and alpine meadow views.
Rainbow Creek
~4 min drive
16.92-mile moderate backcountry trek with 1,681 ft elevation gain through Montana creek drainage.
Fish Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.65-mile creek-side hike with 817 ft elevation gain.
Lower Sheep Creek
~5 min drive
Accessible creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and scenic Montana views.
Copper Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.84-mile creek-side hike with 1,543 ft elevation gain.
East Fork Buffalo
~9 min drive
Short creek-side hike with steady elevation gain near Buffalo Fork.
Lake Columbine
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.8-mile alpine lake hike with 1,658 ft elevation gain.
