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Montana
16.6 mi
Distance
1,701 ft
Gain
6h 24m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Bitterroot National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Cross Country
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Cross Country is a challenging 16.64-mile backcountry trail offering an immersive Montana wilderness experience with substantial elevation gain. This route traverses diverse terrain typical of Montana's high country, rewarding dedicated hikers with expansive views and solitude. The trail's length and elevation profile make it ideal for experienced hikers seeking a full day of adventure in the remote backcountry.
Sawdust Gulch
~2 min drive
Short, steady climb through forested gulch with 928 ft gain.
Sleeping Child
~4 min drive
Remote 22.76-mile backcountry trail with 2,723 ft gain in southwestern Montana.
Cold Spring Hill
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.25-mile foothill hike with 1,664 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Hayes Creek
~16 min drive
Easy 2-mile creek walk with 479 ft gain near Hayes Creek.
Bald Top
~5 min drive
Challenging 15-mile alpine hike with significant elevation gain and expansive summit views.
Little Sleeping Child
~8 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile forest walk with minimal elevation gain near Little Sleeping Child.
Corral
~18 min drive
Easy 1.33-mile walk near Corral with minimal elevation gain.
Bear Gulch
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.8-mile climb through Bear Gulch with 1,893 ft elevation gain.
Cross Country
~10 min drive
Easy 3.35-mile trail with gentle elevation gain in Montana.
Gleason Lake
~20 min drive
Steep 2.5-mile climb to an alpine lake with 994 ft elevation gain.
