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Montana
7.0 mi
Distance
1,479 ft
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Sheep Mountain Loop
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The Sheep Mountain Loop is a moderate 7-mile circuit offering excellent views of the surrounding peaks and valleys in central Montana. This trail gains nearly 1,500 feet while traversing mixed terrain of forest and open ridgeline, providing hikers with diverse scenery and good opportunities to spot wildlife. The loop format makes for a satisfying day hike with minimal backtracking.
Mineral Peak
~3 min drive
Steady 3.2-mile climb to Mineral Peak with 1,276 ft elevation gain.
East Fork Rattlesnake Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike gaining 1,754 ft over 7.69 miles in Rattlesnake Wilderness.
Rattlesnake Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Porcupine Creek
~11 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile creek-side hike with 1,964 ft elevation gain.
Boulder Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.87-mile alpine lake hike with 1,176 ft elevation gain.
Woods Gulch -Lincoln Hills Tie
~13 min drive
Easy 3-mile connector through Lincoln Hills forest and meadows.
Sheep Mountain Connection B
~12 min drive
Moderate connector trail through Sheep Mountain area with scenic views.
West Fork Gold Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate creek-drainage hike through forest and meadows with steady elevation gain.
Big Lake
~13 min drive
Short, scenic hike to an alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
Twin Lakes
~13 min drive
Easy 3.43-mile hike to scenic alpine lakes with minimal elevation gain.
