Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
Montana
4.3 mi
Distance
1,653 ft
Gain
2h 16m
Time
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Swimming Woman
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Swimming Woman is a moderate 4.3-mile trail offering a rewarding climb through Montana's scenic backcountry. The trail gains over 1,600 feet of elevation, providing excellent views and a solid workout for hikers seeking a half-day adventure. Named for its distinctive geographic feature, this route showcases the diverse terrain typical of the region.
Swimming Woman Alt
~1 min drive
Moderate 4.31-mile hike with 1,207 ft gain near Swimming Woman.
Southside
~4 min drive
Nearly 10-mile moderate day hike with gentle elevation gain.
Crystal Lk Stock Bypass
~14 min drive
Easy 2-mile forest walk with minimal elevation gain near Crystal Lake.
Timber Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate forest hike with steady climbing through Montana timberland.
Bad Canyon
~5 min drive
Accessible canyon loop with scenic rock formations and modest elevation gain.
Daisy Canyon
~1h 19m drive
Accessible canyon hike with scenic views and moderate elevation gain.
Big Snowy Trail
~12 min drive
15-mile alpine trek with 2,474 ft gain through Montana high country.
Maynard Ridge
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.7-mile ridge hike with 2,000 ft gain and alpine views.
Fawn Cr.-East Fk. Spr.Cr
~1h 25m drive
Short creek connector trail between Fawn and East Fork Spring creeks.
E. Fk. Big Spring Creek
~12 min drive
Remote 18.6-mile East Fork creek drainage with 2,779 ft elevation gain.
