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Montana
6.8 mi
Distance
467 ft
Gain
2h 30m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Initial Creek
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Initial Creek Trail is a moderately paced 6.79-mile hike offering steady elevation gain through Montana's backcountry. This trail follows the creek drainage system, providing hikers with riparian scenery and forest cover typical of the region. The moderate distance and manageable gradient make it an accessible option for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with genuine elevation challenge.
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West Fork Stillwater
~4 min drive
16-mile creek-side hike through forested Stillwater drainage with steady climbing.
Woodbine Falls
~9 min drive
Short waterfall hike with modest elevation gain near Woodbine Falls.
Stillwater Plateau
~13 min drive
Accessible plateau hike with steady elevation gain and expansive views.
Rabbit Gulch
~6 min drive
16-mile gulch trail with 528 ft gain through scenic Montana drainage.
Gorge Bypass
~9 min drive
Steep 0.73-mile bypass trail with 394 ft elevation gain.
Lodgepole
~15 min drive
Forested 3.43-mile climb through lodgepole pines with nearly 1,000 ft gain.
Pass Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek-side hike with 553 ft elevation gain.
Meyers Creek
~9 min drive
Short creek-side hike with steady elevation gain near Meyers Creek, Montana.
West Fishtail
~19 min drive
Moderate 5.55-mile climb in the Fishtail area with solid elevation gain and scenic views.
