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Montana
5.7 mi
Distance
1,139 ft
Gain
2h 29m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Coffin Lakes
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Coffin Lakes is a moderate 5.73-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 1,140 feet of elevation gain through Montana backcountry. This trail offers a rewarding alpine experience with scenic lake views and subalpine terrain typical of the region's high-elevation basins.
Gneiss Creek (WK7)
~19 min drive
This trailhead along Highway 191 in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Gneiss Creek Trail Gneiss Creek Trail This moderate 13.9-mile (22.4-km) one-way hike that can start at either the Gneiss Creek Trailhead along Highway 191 and the western boundary…
West Fork Watkins
~1 min drive
Moderate 7.24-mile trail with 1,342 ft gain through West Fork drainage.
Lionhead
~4 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Lionhead.
East Fork Denny Creek
~12 min drive
Accessible 3-mile creek-side hike with 708 ft elevation gain.
Two Top Divide
~15 min drive
Quick out-and-back climb to an alpine divide with panoramic views.
Watkins Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 13.77-mile creek-side hike with steady elevation gain in Montana.
Mile Creek
~11 min drive
Easy 2-mile creek walk with 242 ft gain near Mile Creek, Montana.
Lionhead (Snowmo)
~15 min drive
Moderate snowmobile trail with gentle climbing and scenic winter views.
Gneiss Creek Trail
~19 min drive
Moderate out-and-back creek hike through Montana forest with steady elevation gain.
Sheep Lake
~10 min drive
Remote 11.73-mile alpine lake hike with 4,128 ft elevation gain.
