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Montana
3.0 mi
Distance
1,115 ft
Gain
1h 32m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Telegraph Creek
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Telegraph Creek Trail is a scenic 2.96-mile hike featuring nearly 1,115 feet of elevation gain through Montana's rugged terrain. This moderately steep trail offers rewarding views and a good cardiovascular challenge for hikers seeking a shorter but substantial workout. The creek-side setting provides water features and riparian vegetation typical of Montana's mountain valleys.
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