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Montana
4.8 mi
Distance
653 ft
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South Fork Whitetail Creek
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South Fork Whitetail Creek offers a scenic 4.8-mile journey through Montana's backcountry with moderate elevation gain, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking solitude and creek-side scenery. The trail follows the creek drainage, providing opportunities to observe riparian wildlife and enjoy forested terrain typical of the region. This out-and-back route is ideal for a half-day adventure with steady climbing and rewarding views.
Whitetail Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 13.74-mile creek drainage hike with 1,478 ft elevation gain.
Crow Creek Trail
~5 min drive
Scenic creek-side trail with steady climbing through Montana forest.
Steamboat Lookout
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.31-mile climb to Steamboat Lookout with 2,022 ft elevation gain.
Amphitheater
~7 min drive
Scenic 3-mile climb to a natural amphitheater basin with 868 ft elevation gain.
Dearborn Alternate
~6 min drive
Easy 4.4-mile foothills walk with minimal elevation gain near Dearborn.
Bighorn Lake
~10 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Olson Peak
~7 min drive
16.5-mile moderate hike to Olson Peak with steady elevation gain.
Middle Fork Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile forest trail with steady creek-side hiking and 646 ft elevation gain.
Cataract Falls Tie
~10 min drive
Quick connector trail to Cataract Falls with minimal elevation gain.
Crow Peak Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 8-mile summit hike with 2,336 ft elevation gain.