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Montana
4.0 mi
Distance
2,343 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Little Trail Creek
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Little Trail Creek offers a moderately challenging 3.96-mile hike with nearly 2,350 feet of elevation gain through Montana's scenic backcountry. This trail features steady climbing through forested terrain with creek-side sections that provide relief and water access. The route rewards hikers with significant elevation gain in a relatively compact distance, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a solid cardiovascular workout with mountain views.

Rescue Creek Trailhead (1N2)
~8 min drive
Bunsen Peak prominently sits south of Mammoth Hot Springs. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trails: Bunsen Peak Trail Bunsen Peak Road Trail Osprey Falls Trail Parking is limited. Winter trailhead access requires a snow coach drop-off, or skiing up from…
Beaver Ponds Trail
~10 min drive
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Maiden Falls
~3 min drive
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Bassett Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.46-mile creek drainage hike with 2,957 ft elevation gain.

Boiling River
~11 min drive
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>No swimming at Boiling River.</strong></span> Currently, swimming is not possible at Boiling River because of the impacts to the river from the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/flood-recovery.htm">2022 floods</a>.</p> <h2>…

Osprey Falls Trail
~15 min drive
7.8 mi · Moderate
Yellowstone River
~7 min drive
Scenic 5.5-mile riverside hike with steady elevation gain in the Yellowstone region.
Beattie Gulch
~6 min drive
Challenging 11-mile gulch hike with 2,900 ft elevation gain in remote Montana.

Mammoth Campground Comfort Station
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.

Bunsen Peak Overlook
~16 min drive
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