Montana · Hiking · Near Emigrant

Maiden Falls

2.0 mi
round trip
328 ft
climb
6,015 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 23 h ago

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Custer Gallatin National Forest. It doesn't name Maiden Falls, so check the source for the area it covers (14 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Maiden Falls is an easy out-and-back hike in the Gardiner Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, about 2 miles long with a total elevation gain of 328 feet. The trail rises from a low point of about 5,532 feet to a high of about 6,015 feet, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The trailhead is at the Little Trail Creek parking area, and the hike is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show July highs around 81°F with lows near 48°F, while winter brings highs in the low 30s and regular snow days from December through February. Nearby, Little Trail Creek is about 1.6 miles away, and Beattie Gulch is about 2.6 miles off. For an overnight stay, Eagle Creek campground is about 3.3 miles away, and the Gardiner District lake fishing area is about 2.4 miles away.

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail

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