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Montana
8.0 mi
Distance
2,578 ft
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Why you'll love it
Java Mtn.
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Java Mountain offers a moderately challenging day hike with nearly 2,600 feet of elevation gain over 8 miles, making it a rewarding climb for hikers seeking mountain views and alpine terrain. The trail ascends through forested slopes before breaking into more open country as you approach the summit, providing expanding vistas of the surrounding Montana landscape. This is a solid workout that rewards effort with classic high-country scenery.
Java Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 5.73-mile creek-side hike with 1,029 ft elevation gain.
Sheep - Elk Loop
~2 min drive
Challenging 30-mile loop through Montana high country with moderate elevation gain.
Spruce Crossing
~4 min drive
Easy 3.7-mile forest walk through spruce country with minimal elevation gain.
Logan-Dirtyface
~1 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Logan.
Big River
~2 min drive
Long-distance river valley trek through Montana's scenic lowlands.
Marion Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile hike to scenic alpine Marion Lake with 1,232 ft elevation gain.
Elk Lake
~9 min drive
Easy 2-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Edna Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.3-mile climb gaining 2,489 ft along scenic Edna Creek.
Spruce Lookout
~10 min drive
Steep climb to a scenic fire lookout with panoramic mountain views.
Dickey Creek
~11 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile creek drainage hike with 1,680 ft elevation gain.
