Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
Montana
2.7 mi
Distance
582 ft
Gain
1h 11m
Time
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
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
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
East Fork Buffalo
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
East Fork Buffalo is a scenic 2.69-mile trail offering accessible hiking with moderate elevation gain through the Buffalo Fork drainage. This short but rewarding route provides excellent views of the surrounding peaks and creek-side scenery typical of Montana's mountain valleys. Perfect for hikers seeking a quick alpine experience without committing to a full day on the trail.
Bull Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 12.57-mile creek-side trail with 1,992 ft elevation gain.
Hidden Lake
~6 min drive
Easy 4-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
Independence
~9 min drive
Steady 5.2-mile climb with 890 ft gain near Independence, Montana.
Buffalo Fork Trailhead (2N3)
~14 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
~5 min drive
Remote 24.95-mile backcountry trek with 2,152 ft elevation gain.
Telephone Basin
~6 min drive
Scenic 4.46-mile alpine basin hike with moderate elevation gain and mountain views.
West Fork Hellroaring
~11 min drive
Easy 1.17-mile walk through West Fork Hellroaring drainage.
Upper Slough Trailhead (2N4)
~15 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
Tucker Creek
~5 min drive
Challenging 18-mile backcountry trek with 1,835 ft elevation gain.
Buffalo Divide
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.65-mile divide crossing with 1,603 ft elevation gain.
