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Montana
14.4 mi
Distance
3,743 ft
Gain
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Spread Mountain
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Spread Mountain is a challenging 14.42-mile round-trip hike that gains nearly 3,750 feet of elevation, making it a rewarding destination for experienced hikers seeking alpine views and solitude. The trail climbs steadily through forested terrain before breaking into open country with expansive vistas of the surrounding Montana landscape. This is a full-day commitment that tests endurance and offers the satisfaction of reaching a true summit.
Monture
~0 min drive
Remote 24.5-mile backcountry trail through Mission Mountains wilderness.
Monture Musher
~4 min drive
Easy 4.6-mile walk with minimal elevation gain through Montana backcountry.
Lake Creek Outfitter Tie
~14 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain near Lake Creek.
Center Ridge
~1 min drive
Expert-level 27.63-mile ridge traverse with 5,048 ft elevation gain.
East Spread
~8 min drive
Moderate 3.82-mile climb with 1,810 ft gain and scenic Montana views.
Dry Fork Highwater Route
~19 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Dry Fork drainage near Missoula area.
Dunham Creek
~1 min drive
32-mile backcountry creek drainage trail with gentle grades.
Canyon Lake
~10 min drive
Scenic 3.6-mile hike to an alpine lake with 343 ft elevation gain.
Falls-Canyon
~2 min drive
13-mile canyon trail with 2,300 ft gain and scenic waterfall features.
Canyon Point
~13 min drive
Moderate 5.1-mile canyon hike with 1,369 ft elevation gain and scenic views.