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Montana
7.7 mi
Distance
983 ft
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Why you'll love it
Ross Creek
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Ross Creek Trail is a moderate 7.73-mile out-and-back hike through northwestern Montana's scenic creek drainage. The trail gains nearly 1,000 feet of elevation while following the creek corridor through mixed forest, offering cool shade and the soothing presence of water throughout much of the journey. This is an excellent choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable elevation gain and the peaceful ambiance of a mountain creek environment.
South Fork Ross Creek
~2 min drive
Steep 1.19-mile creek drainage hike with 749 ft elevation gain.
West Fork Dry Creek
~3 min drive
14.4-mile creek drainage hike with gentle terrain and forest scenery.
Spar Peak
~5 min drive
Steady 6.8-mile climb to alpine views with nearly 3,000 ft elevation gain.
Ross Creek Nature
~2 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile nature walk with minimal elevation gain.
Mount Vernon
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.4-mile hike with 687 ft gain near Mount Vernon, Montana.
Hamilton Gulch
~9 min drive
Steep 5-mile climb gaining 2,703 ft through scenic Montana gulch terrain.
Crowell Creek
~13 min drive
Steep 2.5-mile creek-side hike with 1,164 ft elevation gain.
Big Spar
~5 min drive
Accessible 6.27-mile Montana trail with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
Berray Mountain West
~12 min drive
Quick 3.2-mile climb to Berray Mountain West with 851 ft elevation gain.
East Fork Creek
~14 min drive
Easy creek-side hike through Idaho backcountry with modest elevation gain.
