Montana · Hiking

Woodchuck

4.4 mi
round trip
636 ft
climb
7,841 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Woodchuck open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Woodchuck is a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana. The trail rises from about 7,110 feet to a high point of 7,841 feet, with a total elevation gain of 636 feet. It is a moderate route, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. The Forest Service lists it as open year-round, so it works for a visit at any time of year. Nearby, Elk Peak Trail lies about 2.4 miles away and Grasshopper about 2.9 miles. For an overnight stay, Richardson Campground and Grasshopper Campground are each about 3.8 miles off.