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Montana
5.8 mi
Distance
908 ft
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West Fork Gold Creek
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West Fork Gold Creek offers a moderate 5.83-mile out-and-back hike with nearly 900 feet of elevation gain through Montana's scenic backcountry. This trail follows a classic creek drainage with mixed forest and open meadow sections, providing excellent opportunities to explore the Gold Creek watershed. The route is well-suited for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with steady climbing and rewarding views of the surrounding peaks.
Boulder Lake
~2 min drive
Moderate 10.87-mile alpine lake hike with 1,176 ft elevation gain.
Porcupine Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile creek-side hike with 1,964 ft elevation gain.
Rattlesnake Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Carter Lake
~5 min drive
Moderate 10.19-mile alpine lake hike with 2,394 ft elevation gain.
Mineral Peak
~5 min drive
Steady 3.2-mile climb to Mineral Peak with 1,276 ft elevation gain.
Fly Lake
~7 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with modest elevation gain.
East Fork Rattlesnake Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike gaining 1,754 ft over 7.69 miles in Rattlesnake Wilderness.
Twin Lakes
~8 min drive
Easy 3.43-mile hike to scenic alpine lakes with minimal elevation gain.
Big Lake
~8 min drive
Short, scenic hike to an alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
Wrangle Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-drainage hike with steady elevation gain and forest scenery.
