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Montana
47.6 mi
Distance
1,454 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
West Morrell-Rice Ridge Loop
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The West Morrell-Rice Ridge Loop is an ambitious backcountry circuit in Montana's Mission Mountains that combines ridge traversal with forest travel across nearly 48 miles. This extended loop offers solitude and expansive views across the high country, with rolling terrain that challenges hikers with sustained distance rather than extreme elevation gain. The route connects two prominent ridgelines, providing opportunities to experience diverse alpine and subalpine ecosystems.
Mountain View
~1 min drive
Easy 1.89-mile trail with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
Roller Coaster
~1 min drive
Rolling 6.8-mile trail with modest elevation changes and engaging terrain.
Community Hall
~2 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile walk with virtually no elevation gain.
Larch Knob
~1 min drive
Short, scenic alpine trail with modest elevation gain near Larch Knob.
West Side Bypass
~3 min drive
12.6-mile Montana trail with minimal elevation gain and steady hiking.
Boyscout Trail B
~2 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile family-friendly trail with minimal elevation gain.
Hawk Woods
~1 min drive
Easy 2.72-mile woodland walk through Montana forest.
Archibald Loop
~3 min drive
Moderate 8.17-mile loop with 565 ft gain and scenic Montana backcountry views.
Moose Meadows
~2 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile meadow walk with minimal elevation gain and excellent wildlife viewing.
Bear Tree
~2 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile Montana trail with minimal elevation gain.