Choteau Mountain View RV Campground
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Montana
8.0 mi
Distance
2,186 ft
Gain
3h 44m
Time
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal
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Newest 9 h ago · oldest 10 d
caution: Agency alerts
10 active alerts in Flathead National Forest; most severe: Camp Creek Fire Trail Closure
USFS10 d ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 41°F / low 41°F, 100% precip — 61/100 for hike
OpenWeather9 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Cap Mtn.
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Cap Mountain offers a moderately challenging day hike with nearly 2,200 feet of elevation gain over 8 miles, rewarding hikers with expansive views from the summit. The trail climbs through mixed conifer forest before breaking into more open terrain near the peak, providing a solid workout with scenic payoff. This is a classic Montana ridge hike that showcases the region's rolling mountain terrain.
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Choteau Mountain View RV Campground
Hiking business nearby (~47 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet