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Montana
13.7 mi
Distance
1,478 ft
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Why you'll love it
Whitetail Creek
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Whitetail Creek is a moderate 13.74-mile trail offering steady elevation gain through Montana's backcountry. This out-and-back or loop route follows creek drainage with mixed forest and open meadow sections, providing a rewarding full-day adventure for hikers seeking solitude and riparian scenery.
South Fork Whitetail Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forested Montana backcountry with steady elevation gain.
Dearborn Alternate
~4 min drive
Easy 4.4-mile foothills walk with minimal elevation gain near Dearborn.
Steamboat Lookout
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.31-mile climb to Steamboat Lookout with 2,022 ft elevation gain.
Elk Pass
~7 min drive
Moderate 13.31-mile alpine pass hike with 2,282 ft elevation gain.
Crow Creek Trail
~6 min drive
Scenic creek-side trail with steady climbing through Montana forest.
Cataract Falls Tie
~8 min drive
Quick connector trail to Cataract Falls with minimal elevation gain.
Lost Cabin Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 9.94-mile creek drainage hike with 2,365 ft elevation gain.
Middle Fork Trail
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile forest trail with steady creek-side hiking and 646 ft elevation gain.
Bighorn Lake
~10 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Dearborn River
~8 min drive
Scenic 11.81-mile river trail with gentle elevation gain through Montana's Dearborn River corridor.