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Montana
8.1 mi
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Lion - Palisade
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The Lion-Palisade trail offers a moderate alpine adventure through Montana's scenic high country, featuring dramatic palisade formations and expansive mountain vistas. This 8.11-mile route traverses varied terrain with steady elevation gain, rewarding hikers with panoramic views of surrounding peaks and ridges. The trail combines open meadows with rocky alpine sections, making it an excellent choice for experienced day hikers seeking solitude and natural beauty.
Sunburst Lake
~8 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Cannon Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate 8.5-mile climb gaining 3,877 ft along Cannon Creek drainage.
Picture Lake
~13 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and minimal elevation gain.
Gorge Creek
~11 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Montana's Gorge Creek drainage.
Smith - Little Salmon
~12 min drive
Remote 46.5-mile expert backcountry traverse with 7,462 ft elevation gain.
Cilly Ridge
~17 min drive
Quick ridge climb with solid elevation gain and scenic views.
Napa Lookout
~15 min drive
Scenic 4.9-mile hike to Napa Lookout with 734 ft elevation gain and panoramic views.
Trickle Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 10.93-mile creek drainage hike with 740 ft gain.
Black Bear Bridge Ford
~18 min drive
Easy 2.9-mile riverside walk with gentle elevation gain near Black Bear Bridge.
Albino
~17 min drive
Accessible 4.84-mile Montana trail with 596 ft elevation gain.
