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Montana
5.4 mi
Distance
927 ft
Gain
2h 17m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Sheep Creek Basin
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Sheep Creek Basin offers a moderate alpine hike through scenic Montana backcountry, featuring steady elevation gain through forested terrain that opens into subalpine meadows and basin views. This 5.44-mile route provides excellent access to high country wildflowers and wildlife viewing opportunities, with the basin itself offering a natural turnaround point for day hikers seeking solitude and mountain vistas.
Republic Cr. Trail
~4 min drive
8.2 mi · Hard

Warm Creek Trailhead (3K4)
~7 min drive
From this trailhead you can embark on the following trail: Pebble Creek Trail Parking is available at the trailhead. Vault toilets are available nearby at the Warm Creek Picnic Area. Pebble Creek Trail A 12-mile (19-km) strenuous, one-way hike that begins at the Pebble Cre…

Trout Lake Trailhead
~21 min drive
From this trailhead you can embark on this trail: Trout Lake Trail Parking is available at the trailhead. However, this is a popular hike, so parking can be limited. Trout Lake Trail This is a moderately steep 1.2-mile (1.9-km) lollipop loop trail that begins and ends at t…
Woody Creek
~4 min drive
Steady 4.3-mile creek-side climb with 944 ft elevation gain through Montana forest.
Lower Lady of the Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 7-mile alpine lake hike with 1,091 ft elevation gain.

Soda Butte Creek
~24 min drive
<p>Soda Butte Creek is located near the park boundary, approximately 5 miles (8 km) downstream of the former location of the McLaren Mine. It joins the Lamar River it flows across the northern range to the outflow of Yellowstone Lake.</p> <p>As a result of metal contamination…
Companion Lake
~8 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady climbing through forest to mountain views.
Lady of the Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 11-mile round-trip to a scenic Montana lake with 660 ft elevation gain.
Lost Wolverine
~8 min drive
Remote 21.84-mile backcountry trail with 1,523 ft elevation gain.
Upper Slough Trailhead (2N4)
~18 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail within the park: Slough Creek Trail