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Montana
12.6 mi
Distance
1,992 ft
Gain
5h 11m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Bull Creek
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Bull Creek Trail is a moderately challenging 12.57-mile out-and-back route that climbs nearly 2,000 feet through Montana's backcountry. This trail offers a rewarding full-day adventure with steady elevation gain, making it ideal for hikers seeking a solid workout and immersion in the region's natural landscape. The creek-side setting provides scenic water features and riparian habitat throughout the journey.

Coyote Creek Trailhead (2N1)
~17 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
Tucker Creek
~2 min drive
Challenging 18-mile backcountry trek with 1,835 ft elevation gain.
Hidden Lake
~3 min drive
Easy 4-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
East Fork Buffalo
~5 min drive
Short creek-side hike with steady elevation gain near Buffalo Fork.
Buffalo Fork Trailhead (2N3)
~10 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 Fork Trail
Buffalo Fork
~2 min drive
Remote 24.95-mile backcountry trek with 2,152 ft elevation gain.
Telephone Basin
~4 min drive
Scenic 4.46-mile alpine basin hike with moderate elevation gain and mountain views.
Tucker Creek
~9 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile forest walk with minimal elevation gain near Tucker Creek.
Upper Slough Trailhead (2N4)
~10 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: Slough Creek Trail
Slough Creek
~8 min drive
24-mile backcountry trek through Yellowstone region meadows and forest.