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Montana
9.3 mi
Distance
938 ft
Gain
3h 34m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Brundage Creek
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Brundage Creek is a moderate 9.31-mile trail offering steady elevation gain through Montana's backcountry. This out-and-back route follows the creek drainage, providing reliable water access and riparian scenery typical of the region's forested valleys. The trail rewards hikers with mountain views and a sense of solitude in a less-crowded corner of Montana.

Coyote Creek Trailhead (2N1)
~6 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail within the park: Coyote Creek Trail

Hellroaring Trailhead (2K8)
~16 min drive
Nestled a 1/4-mile (0.4-km) off the Grand Loop Road, this trailhead provides access to the following trails: Buffalo Plateau Trail Coyote Creek Trail Garnet Hill Loop Trail Hellroaring Creek Trail There is a decent amount of parking at the trailhead. Buffalo Plateau Trai…
Telephone Basin
~1 min drive
Remote 18-mile alpine basin trek with 2,185 ft elevation gain.
Beaver Creek
~3 min drive
Easy streamside walk through Beaver Creek drainage with minimal elevation gain.
Upper Hellroaring Trailhead (2N5)
~6 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail within the park: Hellroaring Creek Trail
Low Specimen
~2 min drive
Easy 0.46-mile walk near Low Specimen in Montana.
Hellroaring
~3 min drive
Remote 19.5-mile backcountry trek through wild Montana high country.
Telephone Basin
~12 min drive
Scenic 4.46-mile alpine basin hike with moderate elevation gain and mountain views.
Buffalo Plateau Trailhead (2N2)
~9 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail within the park: Buffalo Plateau Trail
Hellroaring Meadows
~4 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile meadow walk with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
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