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Montana
46.5 mi
Distance
7,462 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Smith - Little Salmon
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The Smith-Little Salmon trail is an extensive backcountry route spanning nearly 47 miles through remote Montana wilderness. This expert-level journey traverses challenging terrain with significant elevation gain, offering solitude and pristine alpine scenery for experienced backpackers. The route connects two river valleys with demanding mountain passes and requires careful route-finding and wilderness navigation skills.
Tango Point
~8 min drive
Steep 4.4-mile climb with 3,071 ft gain; challenging summit hike.
Albino
~9 min drive
Accessible 4.84-mile Montana trail with 596 ft elevation gain.
Holland-Sapphire
~16 min drive
Easy 0.8-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Holland-Sapphire.
Lion - Palisade
~12 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine trail with palisade views and high-country scenery.
E. Holland Lake Connect.
~17 min drive
Moderate connector trail to Holland Lake with steady forest hiking and alpine access.
Sapphire Lakes
~16 min drive
Short alpine lake trail with scenic mountain views in the Sapphires.
Brownie
~12 min drive
Moderate 10.22-mile hike with 3,020 ft elevation gain near Brownie, Montana.
Lena Peak
~18 min drive
Steep 2.65-mile climb to Lena Peak with 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Holland Lake Nature Trail
~18 min drive
Easy lakeside nature loop with minimal elevation gain near Holland Lake.
Lion - Palisade
~13 min drive
Challenging 18-mile alpine traverse with 3,334 ft gain between two peaks.
