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Montana
6.0 mi
Distance
1,590 ft
Gain
2h 48m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Kentucky Gulch
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Kentucky Gulch is a moderate 6-mile trail that climbs steadily through a scenic gulch drainage in Montana's mining country. The route gains nearly 1,600 feet of elevation as it follows the creek corridor, offering a mix of forest and open terrain with views of the surrounding ridges. This trail provides a rewarding half-day hike with good access to alpine meadows and historic mining remnants.
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MTBCity
Hiking business nearby (~34 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet