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Montana
6.4 mi
Distance
437 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Shields Lowline
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Shields Lowline is a moderate 6.4-mile trail offering a scenic journey through Montana's diverse terrain with steady elevation gain. This lowline route provides excellent views of the surrounding landscape while maintaining a manageable grade, making it ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure without extreme technical difficulty.
Sunlight Ridge
~2 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with 2,391 ft gain and expansive summit views.
North Fork Elk Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.79-mile climb through North Fork drainage with 2,015 ft elevation gain.
Forest Lake
~12 min drive
Easy forest walk to a scenic Montana lake, perfect for families.
South Fork Shields
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile trail climbing through Shields River drainage with steady forest and meadow hiking.
Lodgepole Creek
~9 min drive
Steady creek-side climb through lodgepole forest with 935 ft elevation gain.
Old 634 Off Castle
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Steep 1-mile climb with 593 ft gain near Castle, Montana.
Porcupine Ibex
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Remote 27.69-mile alpine traverse for experienced backcountry hikers.
Eagle Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate 9-mile creek-side hike with 1,350 ft elevation gain in Eagle Creek drainage.
Blue Lake
~16 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and rewarding views.
Sunlight Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.63-mile alpine lake hike with 1,477 ft elevation gain.
