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Montana
18.0 mi
Distance
2,185 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Telephone Basin
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Telephone Basin is an 18-mile backcountry trek that rewards dedicated hikers with expansive alpine meadows and remote mountain scenery. This moderately strenuous route gains over 2,100 feet while traversing through diverse terrain typical of Montana's high country. The basin itself offers excellent camping opportunities and panoramic views of surrounding peaks.

Coyote Creek Trailhead (2N1)
~5 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail within the park: Coyote Creek Trail

Hellroaring Trailhead (2K8)
~15 min drive
Nestled a 1/4-mile (0.4-km) off the Grand Loop Road, this trailhead provides access to the following trails: Buffalo Plateau Trail Coyote Creek Trail Garnet Hill Loop Trail Hellroaring Creek Trail There is a decent amount of parking at the trailhead. Buffalo Plateau Trai…
Brundage Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 9.31-mile creek-side hike with 938 ft elevation gain.
Beaver Creek
~3 min drive
Easy streamside walk through Beaver Creek drainage with minimal elevation gain.

Burned Trees
~18 min drive
<p>Burned trees and those that have died for other reasons still contribute to the ecosystem. For example, dead standing trees provide nesting cavities for many types of animals; fallen trees provide food and shelter for animals and nutrients for the soil. However, park manage…
Low Specimen
~2 min drive
Easy 0.46-mile walk near Low Specimen in Montana.
Hellroaring
~3 min drive
Remote 19.5-mile backcountry trek through wild Montana high country.
Telephone Basin
~11 min drive
Scenic 4.46-mile alpine basin hike with moderate elevation gain and mountain views.
Upper Hellroaring Trailhead (2N5)
~6 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail within the park: Hellroaring Creek Trail
Hellroaring Meadows
~4 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile meadow walk with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
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