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Montana
36.2 mi
Distance
866 ft
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Why you'll love it
Schafer Creek
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Schafer Creek is a long-distance trail traversing over 36 miles through Montana backcountry, offering an extended wilderness experience for dedicated hikers. The modest elevation gain of 866 feet across this distance suggests a relatively gentle grade, making it accessible for well-prepared backpackers seeking remote scenery and solitude. This trail showcases the expansive landscapes characteristic of Montana's creek valleys and rolling terrain.
Spy Mtn.
~3 min drive
9-mile moderate climb to Spy Mountain with 988 ft elevation gain.
Green Mountain Lookout
~3 min drive
Scenic 3-mile climb to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.
Dean Creek
~5 min drive
Easy creek-side walk near Dean Creek, Montana.
Gunsight Peak
~8 min drive
Challenging 15.91-mile alpine peak hike with 998 ft elevation gain.
Trail Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.44-mile creek-side climb with 2,343 ft elevation gain.
Red Creek
~15 min drive
Easy 2.1-mile creek-side walk with 290 ft elevation gain near Red Creek.
Head Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.88-mile creek-side hike with 980 ft elevation gain.
South Creek
~8 min drive
Easy 5-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
South Creek-Nanny Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate 8.2-mile creek-side hike with 1,419 ft elevation gain in central Montana.
Webb Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 3.34-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
