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Montana
9.7 mi
Distance
666 ft
Gain
3h 35m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Why you'll love it
Southside
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The Southside Trail is a moderate day hike offering nearly 10 miles of scenic exploration through Montana's diverse terrain. With modest elevation gain spread across the distance, this trail provides an accessible yet rewarding adventure for hikers seeking a full day in the backcountry without extreme technical demands.
Bad Canyon
~2 min drive
Accessible canyon loop with scenic rock formations and modest elevation gain.
Swimming Woman Alt
~4 min drive
Moderate 4.31-mile hike with 1,207 ft gain near Swimming Woman.
Crystal Lk Stock Bypass
~16 min drive
Easy 2-mile forest walk with minimal elevation gain near Crystal Lake.
Swimming Woman
~4 min drive
Moderate 4.3-mile climb with 1,653 ft elevation gain near Swimming Woman.
Timber Creek
~11 min drive
Moderate forest hike with steady climbing through Montana timberland.
Daisy Canyon
~1h 19m drive
Accessible canyon hike with scenic views and moderate elevation gain.
Maynard Ridge
~10 min drive
Moderate 10.7-mile ridge hike with 2,000 ft gain and alpine views.
Big Snowy Trail
~12 min drive
15-mile alpine trek with 2,474 ft gain through Montana high country.
Fawn Cr.-East Fk. Spr.Cr
~1h 25m drive
Short creek connector trail between Fawn and East Fork Spring creeks.
Blake Creek Summit
~14 min drive
Steep 4.27-mile climb to Blake Creek Summit with 2,072 ft elevation gain.
