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Montana
6.7 mi
Distance
1,715 ft
Gain
3h 4m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Sheep Creek
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Sheep Creek Trail is a moderate 6.65-mile hike gaining 1,715 feet through the scenic creek drainage in central Montana. This route follows the creek valley with steady elevation gain, offering hikers a rewarding climb through mixed forest and open meadow terrain. The trail provides excellent views of the surrounding ridgelines and access to alpine meadows typical of Montana's mountain creek systems.
Lower Sheep Creek
~1 min drive
Accessible creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and scenic Montana views.
Copper Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.84-mile creek-side hike with 1,543 ft elevation gain.
Independence
~4 min drive
Steady 5.2-mile climb with 890 ft gain near Independence, Montana.
Buffalo Divide
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.65-mile divide crossing with 1,603 ft elevation gain.
West Fork Hellroaring
~3 min drive
Long backcountry trek through remote Absaroka wilderness with gentle grades.
East Fork Buffalo
~9 min drive
Short creek-side hike with steady elevation gain near Buffalo Fork.
Lake Columbine
~9 min drive
Moderate 7.8-mile alpine lake hike with 1,658 ft elevation gain.
East Fork Boulder
~6 min drive
Challenging 16.9-mile alpine trek with 3,699 ft gain in remote Montana.
Upsidedown Creek
~11 min drive
Easy 0.3-mile creek walk with minimal elevation gain.
Slough Creek
~10 min drive
Scenic creek-side hike through Yellowstone meadows and forest.
