Yellowstone Safari Company
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Montana
10.3 mi
Distance
5,698 ft
Gain
6h 17m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Elephanthead
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Elephanthead is a challenging high-alpine trek that rewards determined hikers with significant elevation gain and expansive mountain views. This 10.32-mile round trip climbs over 5,600 feet through diverse terrain, likely transitioning from forested slopes to alpine meadows and rocky ridges. The trail's name suggests a distinctive summit feature, making this a memorable destination for experienced hikers seeking solitude and dramatic scenery in Montana's backcountry.
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Canyon Creek
~6 min drive
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Lost Creek
~10 min drive
Scenic 2.5-mile creek-side hike with steady elevation gain.
Blacktail Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile creek-side hike with 2,373 ft elevation gain.
Shell Mtn
~6 min drive
Steep 4.76-mile climb to Shell Mountain summit with 3,017 ft gain.
George Lake Tie
~14 min drive
Easy 1-mile forest walk with minimal elevation gain near George Lake.
Suce Creek West
~8 min drive
Steady 3.6-mile climb with 1,000 ft gain near Suce Creek drainage.
Suce Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.22-mile creek-side hike with 1,906 ft elevation gain.
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Yellowstone Safari Company
Hiking business nearby (~31 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet