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Montana
10.7 mi
Distance
2,252 ft
Gain
4h 41m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Lightning Creek
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Lightning Creek Trail is a moderate 10.7-mile journey through Montana backcountry, gaining 2,252 feet of elevation. This creek-side route offers hikers the chance to follow water features through forested terrain typical of the region. The trail provides a solid day hike experience with steady elevation gain and scenic creek-bottom hiking.
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Yellowstone Safari Company
Hiking business nearby (~49 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet