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Montana
7.5 mi
Distance
1,488 ft
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Lodgepole
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The Lodgepole Trail is a moderate day hike offering a steady climb through montane forest typical of central Montana. This 7.5-mile route gains nearly 1,500 feet of elevation, rewarding hikers with forest scenery and the solitude of the backcountry. Well-suited for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable but consistent elevation gain.
Center Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate creek valley hike through forested drainage with steady climbing.
Canyon Lake
~15 min drive
Scenic 3.6-mile hike to an alpine lake with 343 ft elevation gain.
Chaffin
~16 min drive
Easy 3-mile foothill hike with 573 ft elevation gain near Chaffin.
Center Ridge - A
~4 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with steady climbing and scenic vistas.
Canyon Point
~17 min drive
Moderate 5.1-mile canyon hike with 1,369 ft elevation gain and scenic views.
Crescent Lake
~17 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile alpine lake hike with 2,187 ft elevation gain.
Blackfoot Divide 2
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.95-mile hike to Blackfoot Divide with steady climbing and regional views.
East Morrell
~17 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near East Morrell.
Blackfoot Divide
~4 min drive
Remote 46-mile alpine traverse across the Blackfoot Divide with extensive high-country exposure.
Limestone Pass
~6 min drive
Challenging 21.3-mile alpine pass trek with 4,031 ft elevation gain.