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Montana
3.8 mi
Distance
1,059 ft
Gain
1h 47m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Lower Sheep Creek
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Lower Sheep Creek is a scenic 3.76-mile trail offering accessible hiking through Montana's diverse terrain with nearly 1,100 feet of elevation gain. This moderately-paced route provides excellent views of the surrounding landscape and creek-side scenery, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure without extreme technical demands.
Sheep Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate creek valley hike with steady climbing and alpine meadow views.
Copper Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.84-mile creek-side hike with 1,543 ft elevation gain.
Independence
~5 min drive
Steady 5.2-mile climb with 890 ft gain near Independence, Montana.
Buffalo Divide
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.65-mile divide crossing with 1,603 ft elevation gain.
West Fork Hellroaring
~3 min drive
Long backcountry trek through remote Absaroka wilderness with gentle grades.
East Fork Buffalo
~8 min drive
Short creek-side hike with steady elevation gain near Buffalo Fork.
Lake Columbine
~10 min drive
Moderate 7.8-mile alpine lake hike with 1,658 ft elevation gain.
East Fork Boulder
~7 min drive
Challenging 16.9-mile alpine trek with 3,699 ft gain in remote Montana.
West Fork Hellroaring
~12 min drive
Easy 1.17-mile walk through West Fork Hellroaring drainage.
Slough Creek
~10 min drive
Scenic creek-side hike through Yellowstone meadows and forest.