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Montana
6.9 mi
Distance
1,470 ft
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Middle Fork Sweet Grass
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Middle Fork Sweet Grass is a moderate 6.87-mile trail offering a solid day hike through Montana's scenic backcountry. With nearly 1,500 feet of elevation gain, this route provides a rewarding climb through diverse terrain typical of the Sweet Grass region. The trail showcases the natural beauty of central Montana with opportunities to experience riparian corridors and forest ecosystems.
Sunlight Lake
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.63-mile alpine lake hike with 1,477 ft elevation gain.
Cottonwood Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.16-mile alpine lake hike with 2,106 ft elevation gain.
Blue Lake
~8 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and rewarding views.
Sweet Grass
~5 min drive
Remote 25-mile backcountry trail with 3,500 ft gain in Sweet Grass, Montana.
Shields Lowline
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile trail with 437 ft elevation gain and scenic Montana views.
Big Timber Falls
~11 min drive
Quick waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain near Big Timber.
Sunlight Ridge
~6 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with 2,391 ft gain and expansive summit views.
North Fork Elk Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.79-mile climb through North Fork drainage with 2,015 ft elevation gain.
Swamp Lake
~18 min drive
Moderate 4.2-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
Big Timber Creek
~7 min drive
Strenuous 11.67-mile alpine climb with 5,266 ft elevation gain.
