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Montana
15.6 mi
Distance
3,417 ft
Gain
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Tillson - Shale
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The Tillson-Shale trail is a challenging high-country route covering 15.57 miles with substantial elevation gain of 3,417 feet. This expert-level trek traverses Montana's rugged terrain, likely featuring shale geology and alpine meadows typical of the region. Hikers should expect a full day of strenuous hiking with significant cumulative elevation change.
Sandstone Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 5-mile creek drainage hike with 1,300 ft elevation gain near Sandstone Creek.
Butcher Mtn.
~3 min drive
Challenging 13.6-mile mountain climb with 2,446 ft elevation gain.
Gordon Ford
~3 min drive
Easy 1.63-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Gordon Ford.
Brownstone Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 4.71-mile creek-side hike with 1,445 ft elevation gain.
Catchem Creek
~3 min drive
11.5-mile creek-side trail with gentle elevation gain in Montana foothills.
Tillson Peak
~6 min drive
Steep 1.42-mile climb to Tillson Peak with 618 ft gain.
Haystack Mtn.
~10 min drive
Steady 7-mile climb to a scenic Montana summit with 2,700 ft gain.
Una Mtn.
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.88-mile climb to Una Mountain with 2,237 ft elevation gain.
Rampart Mtn.
~8 min drive
Steep 3.76-mile climb with 1,152 ft gain near Rampart Mountain.
S.Fk. White River
~10 min drive
Scenic 5-mile South Fork river valley hike with moderate elevation gain.