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Montana
11.1 mi
Distance
517 ft
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Kintla Trail
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Kintla Trail is an 11-mile moderate trek through the scenic Montana backcountry, offering steady elevation gain through forested terrain with views characteristic of the region. This trail provides a rewarding day hike or backpacking option with consistent climbing that builds endurance without extreme technical difficulty. The route traverses typical Northern Rockies landscape with opportunities to experience diverse forest ecosystems.
Numa Lookout Trailhead
~18 min drive
This trail takes you to one of the (seasonally) staffed fire lookouts in the park. It starts on the shore of Bowman Lake, with the first half remaining relatively flat before gaining elevation. Numa Lookout Distance: 5.7 mi (9.2 km), one way Elevation gain: 3,396 ft (1035 m)…
Boulder Pass Trail
~6 min drive
Challenging 59-mile high-alpine traverse with 3,220 ft elevation gain.
Numa Ridge Lookout Trail
~18 min drive
Steady climb to historic fire lookout with panoramic mountain views.
Hornet Lookout
~19 min drive
Steep 1.84-mile climb to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.
Hidden Meadow Trailhead
~27 min drive
This peaceful and relatively flat trail takes you to a meadow and pond with good birding opportunities. Hidden Meadow Distance: 1.5 mi (2.4 km), one way Elevation gain: 337 ft (103 m) Elevation loss: 103 ft (31 m) Trailhead: 3 miles south of Polebridge Ranger Station While i…
Cleft Rock
~14 min drive
Remote 21.47-mile backcountry trail with 3,256 ft gain in Montana wilderness.
Akokala Lake Trail
~18 min drive
Moderate 11-mile alpine lake hike with 1,000 ft elevation gain in the Mission Mountains.
Chain Lake
~30 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic subalpine views.
Rainbow Falls Trailhead
~32 min drive
This is a popular and short hike that passes by a natural mineral lick where deer are often seen. Rainbow Falls Distance: 1.0 mi (1.6 km), one way Elevation gain: 172 ft (52 m) Elevation loss: 108 ft (33 m) Trailhead: Goat Haunt Ranger Station While in Glacier National Park…
Mt. Hefty
~15 min drive
Strenuous 16-mile alpine climb with 3,804 ft elevation gain.
