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Montana
13.8 mi
Distance
1,652 ft
Gain
5h 25m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Watkins Creek
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Watkins Creek is a moderate 13.77-mile trail offering a rewarding day hike through Montana's scenic backcountry. With nearly 1,700 feet of elevation gain spread across the distance, hikers can expect a steady climb through varied terrain typical of the region. This trail provides excellent access to creek-side scenery and alpine meadows, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking solitude and natural beauty.
Gneiss Creek (WK7)
~17 min drive
This trailhead along Highway 191 in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Gneiss Creek Trail Gneiss Creek Trail This moderate 13.9-mile (22.4-km) one-way hike that can start at either the Gneiss Creek Trailhead along Highway 191 and the western boundary…
Coffin Lakes
~3 min drive
Moderate 5.73-mile hike to alpine lakes with 1,139 ft elevation gain.
West Fork Watkins
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.24-mile trail with 1,342 ft gain through West Fork drainage.
Lionhead
~6 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Lionhead.
Gneiss Creek Trail
~17 min drive
Moderate out-and-back creek hike through Montana forest with steady elevation gain.
East Fork Denny Creek
~14 min drive
Accessible 3-mile creek-side hike with 708 ft elevation gain.
Mount Hebgen
~9 min drive
Moderate 10.73-mile climb with 1,641 ft elevation gain near Hebgen Lake.
Dutchman Basin
~13 min drive
Short, easy basin trail with gentle elevation gain near Dutchman Basin.
Two Top Divide
~18 min drive
Quick out-and-back climb to an alpine divide with panoramic views.
Whits Lake
~15 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 643 ft elevation gain near Whits Lake, Montana.
