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Montana
23.2 mi
Distance
976 ft
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Why you'll love it
Low Specimen
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Low Specimen is a lengthy backcountry trail covering 23.22 miles with moderate elevation gain, making it ideal for experienced day hikers or backpackers seeking a remote Montana experience. The trail traverses diverse terrain through the region's characteristic landscape, offering solitude and expansive views typical of Montana's wilderness areas. This is a serious commitment requiring good fitness and navigation skills.
Rescue Creek Trailhead (1N2)
~10 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
~13 min drive
5.3 mi · Moderate
High Specimen
~2 min drive
13.56-mile moderate hike with 841 ft elevation gain in Montana backcountry.
Schultz Knob (Xc)
~4 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile knob hike with minimal elevation gain.
What's Blooming
~11 min drive
<p>Many park researchers have used the fenced areas on the northern range north of the Blacktail Ponds to study the long-term effects of grazing by fencing out large herbivores. Researchers can use existing data from the permanent plots or collect new data.</p>
Palmer Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 4.93-mile creek-side hike with 1,533 ft elevation gain.
Bear Creek (Snowmo
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.77-mile trail with 464 ft elevation gain in Bear Creek area.
Rollercoaster (Xc)
~5 min drive
Short, rolling XC ski trail ideal for beginners and quick winter outings.
The Land Tells the Story
~11 min drive
<p>Each species—no matter how small—has an important role to play in a functioning ecosystem. They all participate in various ecosystem processes like transferring energy, providing nutrient storage, or breaking down pollutants.</p> <p>That is why biological diversity, or biod…
Crevice Creek
~3 min drive
Scenic 3.73-mile creek-side hike with moderate elevation gain near Crevice Creek.
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