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Montana
10.1 mi
Distance
3,040 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Parmenter Creek
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Parmenter Creek is a challenging 10-mile mountain trail that climbs over 3,000 feet through Montana backcountry, offering rewarding alpine scenery and creek-side hiking. This hard-difficulty route combines sustained elevation gain with creek drainage terrain typical of the Northern Rockies, providing hikers with a genuine wilderness experience. The trail's length and elevation profile make it ideal for experienced hikers seeking solitude and mountain vistas.
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~2 min drive
Moderate 5.93-mile climb to Norman Mountain summit with 2,350 ft gain.
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~3 min drive
Accessible 3.75-mile forest connector trail in central Montana.
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~6 min drive
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Flower Creek
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Historic Highway 2 East
~7 min drive
Easy 4.12-mile historic route with gentle elevation gain and scenic Montana views.
Hanging Valley
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.11-mile valley hike with 1,391 ft elevation gain.
Scenery Mountain
~6 min drive
Steep 8.26-mile climb to alpine views with 3,770 ft elevation gain.
