Montana · Hiking

Slippery Hoof

19.8 mi
round trip
765 ft
climb
6,972 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Slippery Hoof open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Rocky Mountain Ranger District.

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

Slippery Hoof is a long, steep out-and-back hike in the Rocky Mountain Ranger District of Montana's Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The trail starts at about 4,742 feet and climbs to 6,972 feet, with a one-way gain of 765 feet, and the round trip is about 19.8 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is rated hard. The trail is a natural-surface path open to horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. The trip is open year-round. The Sawmill Creek Spur lies just 0.1 mile away, and Lower Badger is about 1.1 miles off. Two Med-Heart Butte and Kiyo Crag Lake are both a little over 3 miles from the route.

Local outfitters

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