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Montana
6.1 mi
Distance
2,741 ft
Gain
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West Fork Cataract
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West Fork Cataract is a moderate mountain trail offering 6.09 miles of steady climbing through forested terrain with approximately 2,741 feet of elevation gain. This trail showcases the scenic beauty of Montana's backcountry, with the waterfall features along West Fork providing refreshing views and water sources. The consistent elevation gain makes this a solid workout for intermediate hikers seeking alpine scenery and solitude.
Cataract Creek
~1 min drive
Challenging 16-mile backcountry trek with 4,040 ft elevation gain.
West Fork Canyon Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate canyon creek hike with steady elevation gain and scenic drainage views.
Grouse Ridge
~6 min drive
Short foothills ridge hike with 451 ft gain near Grouse Ridge, Montana.
Elk Mountain
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.8-mile climb to Elk Mountain with 2,400 ft elevation gain.
Roe Gulch
~7 min drive
Moderate 6-mile gulch hike with 2,319 ft elevation gain near Roe Gulch, Montana.
Water Hill
~7 min drive
Short, steady climb on accessible Montana trail near Water Hill.
Water Hill
~4 min drive
Long, strenuous Montana backcountry trek with 3,668 ft elevation gain.
Cougar Peak
~13 min drive
Scenic 3.8-mile peak hike with 523 ft elevation gain.
Elk Lake
~7 min drive
Easy 1-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with 407 ft elevation gain.
Grouse Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.92-mile creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through Montana forest.
