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Montana
27.7 mi
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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.
Blue Lake
~15 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and rewarding views.
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.
Forest Lake
~18 min drive
Easy forest walk to a scenic Montana lake, perfect for families.
Cottonwood Lake
~11 min drive
Moderate 5.16-mile alpine lake hike with 2,106 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork Sweet Grass
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.87-mile hike with 1,470 ft gain in Sweet Grass country.
Big Timber Falls
~19 min drive
Quick waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain near Big Timber.
Eagle Creek
~15 min drive
Moderate 9-mile creek-side hike with 1,350 ft elevation gain in Eagle Creek drainage.
