Kootenai River Campground
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Montana
14.4 mi
Distance
185 ft
Gain
4h 53m
Time
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal
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problem: Agency alerts
2 active alerts in Kootenai National Forest; most severe: Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
USFS15 d ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 53°F / low 53°F, 100% precip — 65/100 for hike
OpenWeather5 h ago
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Why you'll love it
West Fork Dry Creek
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West Fork Dry Creek offers a moderate-length out-and-back journey through Montana's rolling terrain with minimal elevation gain, making it accessible for a wide range of hikers. The trail follows the creek drainage through mixed forest and open meadows, providing scenic views typical of Montana's foothill country. This is an ideal trail for those seeking a leisurely day hike with steady mileage rather than steep climbing.
South Fork Ross Creek
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Steep 1.19-mile creek drainage hike with 749 ft elevation gain.
Ross Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through Montana forest with steady elevation gain.
Dry Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 7.46-mile foothill hike with gentle elevation gain and scenic creek views.
Ross Creek Nature
~3 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile nature walk with minimal elevation gain.
Hamilton Gulch
~6 min drive
Steep 5-mile climb gaining 2,703 ft through scenic Montana gulch terrain.
Mount Vernon
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.4-mile hike with 687 ft gain near Mount Vernon, Montana.
Crowell Creek
~14 min drive
Steep 2.5-mile creek-side hike with 1,164 ft elevation gain.
Spar Peak
~8 min drive
Steady 6.8-mile climb to alpine views with nearly 3,000 ft elevation gain.
Big Spar
~8 min drive
Accessible 6.27-mile Montana trail with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
Blacktail Creek
~14 min drive
Steep creek-side hike with 1,063 ft gain through Montana forest.
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Kootenai River Campground
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CDA River RV
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