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Montana
14.2 mi
Distance
921 ft
Gain
5h 12m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Stillwater River
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The Stillwater River Trail is a scenic 14.21-mile out-and-back journey through Montana's river valley terrain, offering hikers a moderate challenge with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain. This trail follows the Stillwater River corridor, providing riparian habitat views and mountain vistas typical of south-central Montana. The relatively gentle grade makes it accessible for experienced hikers seeking a full day of river-side hiking.
Wounded Man Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 12.55-mile creek drainage hike with 2,110 ft elevation gain.
Pinchot Lake
~9 min drive
Moderate 7.2-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with modest elevation gain.
Stillwater Plateau
~16 min drive
Accessible plateau hike with steady elevation gain and expansive views.
Lake of the Woods
~11 min drive
Moderate 7-mile hike to alpine lake with 1,943 ft elevation gain.
Gorge Bypass
~12 min drive
Steep 0.73-mile bypass trail with 394 ft elevation gain.
Lake Columbine
~16 min drive
Moderate 7.8-mile alpine lake hike with 1,658 ft elevation gain.
Stillwater River
~11 min drive
Moderate 13.72-mile river valley hike with steady elevation gain through scenic Montana wilderness.
Woodbine Falls
~13 min drive
Short waterfall hike with modest elevation gain near Woodbine Falls.
Grasshopper Glacier
~19 min drive
Alpine glacier hike with steady climb to high-country views in the Beartooths.
West Fork Stillwater
~11 min drive
Moderate 10-mile creek-side hike in the Stillwater drainage with gentle elevation gain.
