Kootenai River Campground
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Montana
10.4 mi
Distance
2,843 ft
Gain
4h 54m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Kootenai National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Independence Creek
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Independence Creek Trail is a moderately challenging 10.45-mile route featuring nearly 2,850 feet of elevation gain through Montana's backcountry. This trail offers hikers a rewarding alpine experience with creek-side sections and sustained climbing through varied terrain typical of the region's mountain landscape.
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Pleasant View
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Wampoo
~10 min drive
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Flatiron Summit
~14 min drive
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Roderick Mountain
~6 min drive
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Baldy Mountain
~13 min drive
Moderate 7.72-mile climb to Baldy Mountain summit with 2,706 ft gain.
Tepee Mountain
~15 min drive
Quick summit hike with modest elevation gain near Tepee Mountain.
Newton Mountain
~8 min drive
Challenging 11.74-mile alpine hike with 3,168 ft elevation gain.
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Kootenai River Campground
Hiking business nearby (~15 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
Indian Springs Montana
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