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Montana
27.7 mi
Distance
5,230 ft
Gain
10h 37m
Time
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 12 h ago · oldest 28 d
problem: Agency alerts
15 active alerts in Custer Gallatin National Forest; most severe: Lava Lake (Lee Metcalf Wilderness) Campfire Restriction
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 55°F / low 48°F, 1% precip — 97/100 for hike
OpenWeather12 h ago
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Porcupine Ibex
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Porcupine Ibex is an ambitious 27.69-mile backcountry trail in Montana's high country, offering experienced hikers an extended wilderness experience through alpine terrain. This expert-level route traverses remote ridgelines and high passes with significant elevation gain, rewarding adventurers with expansive mountain vistas and pristine alpine ecosystems. The trail's length and elevation profile demand strong fitness and backcountry navigation skills.
North Fork Elk Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 5.79-mile climb through North Fork drainage with 2,015 ft elevation gain.
South Fork Shields
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile trail climbing through Shields River drainage with steady forest and meadow hiking.
Forest Lake
~18 min drive
Easy forest walk to a scenic Montana lake, perfect for families.
Shields Lowline
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile trail with 437 ft elevation gain and scenic Montana views.
Sunlight Ridge
~6 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with 2,391 ft gain and expansive summit views.
Big Timber Falls
~19 min drive
Quick waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain near Big Timber.
Lodgepole Creek
~15 min drive
Steady creek-side climb through lodgepole forest with 935 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork Sweet Grass
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.87-mile hike with 1,470 ft gain in Sweet Grass country.
Old 634 Off Castle
~21 min drive
Steep 1-mile climb with 593 ft gain near Castle, Montana.
Loco Mtn
~16 min drive
Accessible 3.6-mile climb to Loco Mtn with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
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Yellowstone Safari Company
Hiking business nearby (~39 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet