Montana · Hiking · Lee Metcalf Wilderness · Near Emigrant

Table Mountain

15.3 mi
round trip
1,326 ft
climb
9,818 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Table Mountain open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Table Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers (17 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Table Mountain is a hard hike in Montana's Lee Metcalf Wilderness, part of the Bozeman Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 7,084 feet to 9,818 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,326 feet over a distance of about 15.3 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The climb is a long one, and the route's difficulty makes it a serious commitment rather than a quick outing. The trail sits within the wilderness, and the surrounding area offers plenty to pair with the hike. Lava Lake, a climbing area, is just 0.3 miles away, and Pterodunktyl Boulder(s) is 0.7 miles off. The Gallatin River, about 2.6 miles away, is a fishing option, and Greek Creek campground is 2.7 miles from the trail.

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    Campground · 1.8 mi from the trail

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Route details

Distance
15.3 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,326 ft
Summit
9,830 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 6 hours

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Table Mountain on Table Mountain?

About 15.3 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Table Mountain?

About 1,326 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Table Mountain?

It is rated hard.

How long does the Table Mountain take?

About 6 hours round trip.

When is the best time for the Table Mountain?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Table Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.