Montana · Hiking

Shafthouse Hill

Shafthouse HillPhoto: Forest Service - Northern Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
11.5 mi
round trip
3,470 ft
climb
8,314 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 21 h ago

Is Shafthouse Hill open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Shafthouse Hill, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Shafthouse Hill is a hard hike in the Bozeman Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, about 11.5 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 3,470 feet. The trail is an out-and-back that starts at the South Shafthouse parking area and climbs from a low point of about 6,025 feet to a high point of about 8,314 feet. The route is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, according to the Forest Service's trail records. It is a year-round trip, and the parking is named South Shafthouse. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically June through September, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs in the low 70s to the mid 80s. Winter brings highs in the teens and 20s. Nearby, the South Fork Flathead Creek Trail and the Carrol Creek Trail are each about 1.6 miles away. Ainger Lake, a climbing area, is about 2.1 miles off, and Fairy Lake campground is about 2.5 miles away.

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