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Montana
12.4 mi
Distance
2,056 ft
Gain
5h 11m
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 moderately challenging 12.45-mile round-trip hike that climbs over 2,000 feet into the scenic Stillwater drainage. This trail offers hikers a rewarding journey through mixed conifer forest with increasing alpine views as elevation gain accumulates. The West Fork drainage provides a classic Montana backcountry experience with creek crossings and mountain meadows.
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