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Montana
22.1 mi
Distance
3,556 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Picture Ridge
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Picture Ridge is a challenging 22-mile backcountry trek that rewards dedicated hikers with expansive ridge-top views and high-alpine terrain. With over 3,500 feet of elevation gain, this route traverses Montana's mountainous landscape, offering solitude and stunning vistas across the region. The trail's length and sustained climbing make it ideal for experienced hikers seeking a full day of wilderness immersion.
Cliff By-Pass
~0 min drive
Easy half-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
Main South Fork
~0 min drive
Remote 66-mile backcountry trail through Montana's South Fork drainage.
Trail Creek
~14 min drive
Moderate 6.44-mile creek-side climb with 2,343 ft elevation gain.
Meadow Creek Gorge
~2 min drive
Easy 1.22-mile gorge walk with minimal elevation gain near Meadow Creek.
Lost Jack Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.55-mile creek drainage hike with 2,511 ft elevation gain.
Bunker Creek
~16 min drive
Moderate 5.93-mile climb following Bunker Creek with 2,329 ft elevation gain.
Picture Lake
~9 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and minimal elevation gain.
Mid Creek
~4 min drive
Challenging 15.41-mile backcountry trail with 3,076 ft elevation gain.
Sunburst Lake
~16 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Kelly Point Ford
~11 min drive
Easy 1.72-mile riverside walk with minimal elevation gain near Kelly Point Ford.
