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Montana
14.3 mi
Distance
1,909 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
West Fork Clearwater River
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The West Fork Clearwater River trail is a moderately challenging 14.33-mile out-and-back journey that follows the scenic West Fork drainage through the Clearwater region of Montana. This trail offers hikers a chance to explore pristine river valleys with steady elevation gain through mixed forest terrain, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and enjoying the natural beauty of central Montana's backcountry.
Colt Creek
~3 min drive
31.66-mile backcountry trail with gentle elevation gain through Montana wilderness.
Beaver Lake
~4 min drive
Easy 2-mile loop to a scenic mountain lake with minimal elevation gain.
Lake Inez Hookup
~5 min drive
Easy 4.77-mile lake access trail with minimal elevation gain.
Rainy Lake East
~4 min drive
Easy 1.16-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Dinah Lake
~11 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with 382 ft gain and mountain views.
South Clearwater Loop
~8 min drive
Moderate 6-mile loop through Clearwater drainage with creek views.
Richmond Clearwater Loop South
~5 min drive
Moderate 13.77-mile loop in Montana's Clearwater region with steady elevation gain.
Florence Lake
~11 min drive
Easy 2.55-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Fawn Cr.- Archibald
~11 min drive
Easy 4.8-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
North Clearwater Loop
~6 min drive
Scenic 8.94-mile loop with moderate elevation gain through Montana backcountry.