Montana · Hiking

Peterson Sidehill

6.3 mi
round trip
143 ft
climb
5,741 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.

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Peterson Sidehill is an easy out-and-back hike in the Swan Lake Ranger District of Montana's Flathead National Forest, about 6 miles long with a total elevation gain of 143 feet. The trail runs on natural surface and is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route starts at a low point of about 5,456 feet and climbs to a high of about 5,741 feet. It is a short, gentle walk, and the trail is open to both horses and bikes. The trailhead sits close to several other destinations. Peterson Creek Trail and the 5398-2 Bear Creek Road campground are each about 0.8 miles away, and Broken Leg Divide is about a mile off. For an overnight stay, Graves Creek Campground lies about 6 miles away.

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