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Montana
16.2 mi
Distance
985 ft
Gain
5h 53m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
West Fork Stillwater
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West Fork Stillwater is a scenic 16-mile out-and-back trek through the Stillwater drainage in south-central Montana. This moderately challenging day hike follows the West Fork creek through mixed conifer forest with steady elevation gain, offering hikers a rewarding wilderness experience with views of the surrounding peaks and riparian habitat.
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16-mile gulch trail with 528 ft gain through scenic Montana drainage.
Initial Creek
~4 min drive
6.79-mile creek-side hike with steady elevation gain in Montana backcountry.
Gorge Bypass
~8 min drive
Steep 0.73-mile bypass trail with 394 ft elevation gain.
Stillwater River
~8 min drive
17-mile river valley trail with 1,639 ft gain through Montana wilderness.
Castle Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 11.78-mile alpine creek trail with 1,809 ft elevation gain.
Woodbine Falls
~8 min drive
Short waterfall hike with modest elevation gain near Woodbine Falls.
Pass Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek-side hike with 553 ft elevation gain.
Stillwater Plateau
~14 min drive
Accessible plateau hike with steady elevation gain and expansive views.
Meyers Creek
~10 min drive
Short creek-side hike with steady elevation gain near Meyers Creek, Montana.
West Fork Stillwater
~13 min drive
Moderate 12.45-mile hike with 2,056 ft gain in the Stillwater drainage.
