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Montana
9.9 mi
Distance
5,031 ft
Gain
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This challenging Montana alpine route climbs nearly 5,000 feet over 10 miles, offering rewarding high-elevation terrain and expansive mountain views. The sustained elevation gain demands strong fitness and endurance, with the steep gradient typical of Montana's backcountry peaks. Expect a full day of hiking through subalpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Barry’s Island Trail
~1 min drive
Barry’s Island Trail: Moderate, 4 Miles Round Trip The Barry’s Island trail starts as a two-track road leading north from the Barry’s Landing parking lot. The trail goes around Chain Canyon, a secret escape route for cattle rustlers in the late 1800s and early 1900s. At Barry…
Tillets Hole
~39 min drive
3.6 mi · Moderate
Old Highway
~42 min drive
6.5 mi · Hard
Dry Fork Ridge
~58 min drive
2.9 mi · Easy

Lower Layout Creek Trail
~4 min drive
Lower Layout Creek Trail: Easy to Moderate, 3.4 Miles Round Trip The Lower Layout Creek trailhead is located at the cattle guard that marks the northern end of the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. At the cattle guard, park on either side of the road making sure you are not bl…
Crater Ice Cave
~21 min drive
Moderate hike to a Montana ice cave with 1,678 ft elevation gain.

East Beaver
~57 min drive
6.2 mi · Hard
Sage Creek
~18 min drive
Easy sagebrush walk near Sage Creek with minimal elevation gain.

Ranger's Delight Trail
~12 min drive
Ranger's Delight: Easy to Moderate, 0.66 Miles Round Trip Park in the designated area on the west side of the park road one-half mile north of the Montana state line. The trail begins on the east side of the road on the lower north edge of the draw. While following the faint…
Shriver Peak Road
~22 min drive
Easy 4.5-mile road walk with minimal elevation gain in central Montana.