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Montana
14.8 mi
Distance
2,076 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
West Fork Upper Deer Creek
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West Fork Upper Deer Creek is a challenging 14.78-mile backcountry trek that climbs over 2,000 feet into the upper reaches of this remote drainage. The trail follows a classic Montana creek valley route, ascending through mixed forest and alpine meadows with increasing elevation gain. This is a rewarding destination for experienced hikers seeking solitude and access to high-country terrain in the Deer Creek watershed.
Lodgepole
~10 min drive
Forested 3.43-mile climb through lodgepole pines with nearly 1,000 ft gain.
Lower Deer Creek
~11 min drive
Moderate 10.35-mile trail with 2,708 ft gain in Lower Deer Creek drainage.
Telegraph Creek
~14 min drive
Steep 3-mile creek-side hike with 1,115 ft gain near Telegraph Creek.
Jims Gulch
~14 min drive
Moderate 5.25-mile gulch hike with 805 ft elevation gain near Jims Gulch, Montana.
Derby Mountain
~13 min drive
Moderate 10-mile mountain hike with 1,200 ft elevation gain near Derby Mountain.
Meyers Creek
~16 min drive
Short creek-side hike with steady elevation gain near Meyers Creek, Montana.
Castle Creek
~22 min drive
Moderate 11.78-mile alpine creek trail with 1,809 ft elevation gain.
Dead Indian
~15 min drive
Challenging 10.47-mile trail with 4,669 ft gain near Dead Indian, Montana.
Lost Creek
~25 min drive
Scenic 2.5-mile creek-side hike with steady elevation gain.
Falls Creek
~22 min drive
Moderate 9.5-mile creek-side climb with 3,782 ft elevation gain.
