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Montana
19.6 mi
Distance
1,044 ft
Gain
7h 2m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Hellroaring
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Hellroaring is a challenging backcountry trek that traverses remote terrain in the Absaroka-Beartooth region. This nearly 20-mile journey offers solitude and expansive views across wild Montana landscape, with the trail following creek drainages and open ridges typical of the high country. The moderate elevation gain is spread across significant distance, making this an endurance-focused adventure for experienced hikers.
Coyote Creek Trailhead (2N1)
~8 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: Coyote Creek Trail
Beaver Creek
~0 min drive
Easy streamside walk through Beaver Creek drainage with minimal elevation gain.
Hellroaring Meadows
~1 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile meadow walk with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
Red Rock Plateau
~3 min drive
Scenic 11.2-mile plateau hike with 2,227 ft gain and striking red rock formations.
Upper Hellroaring Trailhead (2N5)
~9 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: Hellroaring Creek Trail
Telephone Basin
~10 min drive
Scenic 4.46-mile alpine basin hike with moderate elevation gain and mountain views.
Carpenter Lake
~3 min drive
Easy half-mile lake walk with minimal elevation gain.
Brundage Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 9.31-mile creek-side hike with 938 ft elevation gain.
Buffalo Plateau Trailhead (2N2)
~10 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 Plateau Trail
Hidden Lake
~11 min drive
Easy 4-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
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