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Montana
3.6 mi
Distance
554 ft
Gain
1h 29m
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
Shonkin Creek
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Shonkin Creek Trail is a scenic 3.63-mile out-and-back hike featuring moderate creek-side walking through central Montana terrain. This relatively short trail offers pleasant riparian scenery with 554 feet of elevation gain, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking a peaceful creek-bottom experience without excessive climbing.
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