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Montana
18.9 mi
Distance
3,715 ft
Gain
8h 9m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Flathead National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Garnet Peak
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Garnet Peak is a challenging high-altitude trek offering expansive views across Montana's rugged backcountry. This nearly 19-mile round-trip demands significant elevation gain as it climbs through diverse terrain to reach the peak's commanding summit. The route rewards experienced hikers with panoramic vistas and the satisfaction of conquering one of the region's more demanding summits.
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Murphy Ford
~8 min drive
Easy 2-mile riverside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Big Salmon Creek
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Long, flat creek-bottom trail through Montana riparian habitat.
Lena Peak
~15 min drive
Steep 2.65-mile climb to Lena Peak with 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Holbrook Ford
~9 min drive
Easy 1.9-mile riverside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Charlotte Peak
~6 min drive
Moderately strenuous 8.94-mile alpine climb with 3,505 ft elevation gain.
Sandstone Creek
~16 min drive
Moderate 5-mile creek drainage hike with 1,300 ft elevation gain near Sandstone Creek.
Black Bear Bridge Ford
~12 min drive
Easy 2.9-mile riverside walk with gentle elevation gain near Black Bear Bridge.
Holbrook Creek
~7 min drive
Remote 23.5-mile backcountry trek with 2,900 ft gain through Montana wilderness.
