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Montana
3.7 mi
Distance
1,071 ft
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Why you'll love it
Tunnel Creek
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Tunnel Creek Trail is a moderate day hike offering steady elevation gain through forested terrain in central Montana. This 3.72-mile route climbs over 1,000 feet, rewarding hikers with mountain views and access to scenic creek drainage. The trail provides a solid workout in a relatively compact distance, making it ideal for hikers seeking alpine scenery without extreme mileage.
Grant Ridge
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.69-mile ridge climb with 2,872 ft gain and expansive views.
Dickey Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile creek drainage hike with 1,680 ft elevation gain.
Cascadilla Creek
~9 min drive
Scenic creek-side hike with cascades and forest views near Cascadilla Creek.
Stanton Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.76-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with gentle elevation gain.
Rescue Creek
~12 min drive
Steep 4.2-mile climb gaining 1,953 ft along Rescue Creek drainage.
Marion Lake
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile hike to scenic alpine Marion Lake with 1,232 ft elevation gain.
Essex Creek
~11 min drive
Moderate 8.7-mile creek-side climb with 2,548 ft elevation gain.
Skiumah Creek
~14 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with 1,150 ft gain near Skiumah Creek.
Java Mtn.
~17 min drive
Moderate 8-mile climb to Java Mountain with 2,600 ft elevation gain.
Sheep - Elk Loop
~15 min drive
Challenging 30-mile loop through Montana high country with moderate elevation gain.
