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Montana
6.4 mi
Distance
758 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
South Fork Bear Creek
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South Fork Bear Creek offers a moderate 6.4-mile round-trip hike with steady elevation gain through Montana's backcountry. This trail follows a scenic creek drainage with mixed forest and meadow terrain, providing a rewarding day hike for those seeking solitude and mountain scenery without extreme technical difficulty.
Bear Creek
~1 min drive
Remote 20.6-mile backcountry trail with 3,675 ft elevation gain in Bear Creek drainage.
Bear Creek Overlook
~3 min drive
Moderate 4.6-mile hike to scenic overlook with 1,143 ft elevation gain.
Sweathouse Creek
~7 min drive
Steep creek-drainage trail with 1,095 ft gain over 3.79 miles.
Fred Burr
~5 min drive
Challenging 20-mile backcountry trek with 2,259 ft elevation gain.
Gash Creek
~4 min drive
Steep 4.8-mile climb with 2,310 ft gain through Montana backcountry.
Cow Creek
~11 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Glen Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 6-mile hike to alpine Glen Lake with 1,282 ft elevation gain.
Hauf Lake
~9 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,704 ft gain and mountain views.
Sears Lake
~11 min drive
Steep 2-mile alpine lake hike with 973 ft elevation gain near Sears Lake.
Sheafman Creek
~7 min drive
12.8-mile creek drainage hike with 785 ft gain through Montana backcountry.
