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Montana
8.4 mi
Distance
733 ft
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Sugarloaf Lookout
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Sugarloaf Lookout is a moderately paced 8.4-mile round-trip hike that climbs 733 feet to a historic fire lookout tower with expansive views of the surrounding Montana landscape. The trail offers a rewarding destination for hikers seeking panoramic vistas without extreme elevation gain, making it accessible to intermediate hikers. The lookout tower itself provides a unique vantage point to survey the region's forested terrain and distant mountain ranges.
Dunn Creek
~3 min drive
11.3-mile moderate hike with 2,159 ft gain through Dunn Creek drainage.
Boundary Mountain
~9 min drive
Steep 1.33-mile climb to Boundary Mountain with 452 ft gain.
Warland Peak Lookout
~14 min drive
Short hike to a historic fire lookout with panoramic mountain views.
Canyon Divide
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.5-mile divide crossing with canyon views and steady terrain.
Cody Lakes
~11 min drive
Easy sub-mile walk to scenic lakes, perfect for families.
Wolf Mountain
~16 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile climb with 1,185 ft gain and scenic mountain vistas.
Hornet Ridge
~8 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with steady climbing and expansive Montana views.
Jennings Tote
~18 min drive
Steep, short Montana foothill climb with 1,218 ft gain in under a mile.
South Fork Fivemile
~18 min drive
Moderate 4.45-mile climb with 1,423 ft gain in the South Fork drainage.
Richards Mountain
~9 min drive
Moderate 10.2-mile hike with 1,855 ft gain to Richards Mountain summit.
