Moose Creek
- 8.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,299 ft
- climb
- 7,835 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Moose Creek open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Moose Creek is an out-and-back hike in the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana, about 8.5 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 1,299 feet. The trail rises from a low point of 6,480 feet to a high of 7,835 feet, and it is rated hard. The trail is on natural surface, and it is open to both horses and bikes. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The 114 Moose Creek Trail, a mountain biking route, lies about a mile away. Elk Park and the Golden Age Cutoff are hikes within about 3 miles. For an overnight stay, Tizer/Montgomery Park Gfa - Four-Way Jct Cua is about 3.5 miles off.
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