Montana · Hiking

Minnie

6.7 mi
round trip
3,139 ft
climb
9,276 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Minnie open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Custer Gallatin National Forest. It doesn't name Minnie, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

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

Minnie is a hard hike in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, about 6.7 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 3,139 feet. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from a low point of 7,149 feet to a high point of 9,276 feet, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The trail is open year-round, and the parking area is at Potomageton Park. Bikes and horses are both allowed, and the surface is natural. The route is a serious climb, so plan for a full day. Lightning Lake is just 0.4 miles away, and Beaver Creek Cabin (mt) and Sentinel Creek are each about 1.2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Cabin Creek Campground is about 4.2 miles away.