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Montana
4.3 mi
Distance
643 ft
Gain
1h 45m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Whits Lake
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Whits Lake is a scenic 4.29-mile round-trip hike featuring moderate elevation gain through Montana backcountry. This accessible trail rewards hikers with views of an alpine lake nestled in a mountain basin, making it an excellent choice for those seeking mountain scenery without extreme technical difficulty. The steady climb through varied terrain offers a rewarding day hike experience.
Gneiss Creek (WK7)
~4 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…
Johnson Lake
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.46-mile hike to Johnson Lake with 1,040 ft elevation gain.
Mount Hebgen
~6 min drive
Moderate 10.73-mile climb with 1,641 ft elevation gain near Hebgen Lake.
Coffin Lakes
~17 min drive
Moderate 5.73-mile hike to alpine lakes with 1,139 ft elevation gain.
Fawn Pass Trailhead (WK5)
~17 min drive
The Fawn Pass trailhead is on the northwest side of Yellowstone near U.S. Highway 191. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail: Fawn Pass Trail Fawn Pass Trail This trail can either be a there and back 18-mile (28.9 km) strenuous hike to the top of Fawn P…
Dutchman Basin
~2 min drive
Short, easy basin trail with gentle elevation gain near Dutchman Basin.
Big Sky South (Snowmo)
~6 min drive
23-mile snowmobile trail with 1,745 ft gain near Big Sky.
Boundary Trail (Xc)
~18 min drive
Moderate 4.58-mile cross-country backcountry route through Montana wilderness.
Bacon Rind Trailhead (WK4)
~17 min drive
The Bacon Rind trailhead is on the northwest side of Yellowstone near U.S. Highway 191. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail: Bacon Rind Trail Bacon Rind Trail A strenuous 10.2-mile (16.4 km) there-and-back trail that climbs 2,400 feet (731 m) through…
Old Tepee
~3 min drive
Easy 2.35-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Old Tepee, Montana.
