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Montana
5.3 mi
Distance
805 ft
Gain
2h 9m
Time
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 22 h ago · oldest 28 d
problem: Agency alerts
15 active alerts in Custer Gallatin National Forest; most severe: Lava Lake (Lee Metcalf Wilderness) Campfire Restriction
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 64°F / low 44°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for hike
OpenWeather22 h ago
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Jims Gulch
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Jims Gulch is a moderate 5.25-mile trail offering a pleasant half-day hike through Montana's scenic gulch terrain. With over 800 feet of elevation gain, this route provides a good workout while remaining accessible to most hikers, featuring the characteristic drainage and forest cover typical of Montana's gulch systems.
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