Choteau Mountain View RV Campground
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Montana
9.9 mi
Distance
2,880 ft
Gain
4h 45m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Beartop Lookout
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Beartop Lookout is a rewarding moderate hike that climbs nearly 2,900 feet over 9.93 miles to reach a historic fire lookout tower with commanding views of the surrounding Montana wilderness. The trail gains elevation steadily through forested terrain, opening to alpine meadows and rocky slopes as you approach the summit. This classic lookout hike offers solitude, panoramic vistas, and a glimpse into Montana's fire management heritage.
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Dryden Creek
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Sulphur Creek
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Gates Creek
~4 min drive
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Circle Creek
~12 min drive
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~18 min drive
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Choteau Mountain View RV Campground
Hiking business nearby (~35 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet