Montana · Hiking · Lee Metcalf Wilderness

North Fork Hellroaring

11.7 mi
round trip
3,113 ft
climb
9,100 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is North Fork Hellroaring open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name North Fork Hellroaring, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

North Fork Hellroaring is an out-and-back hike in Montana's Lee Metcalf Wilderness, part of the Bozeman Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest. The route runs about 11.7 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 3,113 feet, from a low point of 6,447 feet to a high of 9,100 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is rated expert. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but not bikes. It is open year-round, so plan for conditions that can change with the season. Hellroaring Creek lies about 2 miles away, and Gallatin Peak is about 2.4 miles off. Climbers can head to the Explosive Area and Lava Pit, both about 2.6 miles away.

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