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Montana
8.0 mi
Distance
171 ft
Gain
2h 45m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Custer Gallatin National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Windy Ridge
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Windy Ridge offers a scenic 8-mile journey through Montana's backcountry with modest elevation gain, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking expansive ridge views and open terrain. The trail's name reflects its exposed ridgeline character, where wind-sculpted landscapes and panoramic vistas reward steady effort. This route is ideal for hikers looking to experience ridge walking without extreme technical demands.
Riverside Ski Trails Trailhead (WK9)
~5 min drive
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Dead Dog
~1 min drive
Easy 3.68-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Dead Dog, Montana.
Mount Haynes Fishing Platform
~17 min drive
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Jerrys Journey (Xc)
~2 min drive
Easy 1.92-mile cross-country ski trail with minimal elevation gain.
Boundary Trail (Xc)
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.58-mile cross-country backcountry route through Montana wilderness.
Whiskey (Snowmo)
~2 min drive
Moderate 11.22-mile snowmobile trail with gentle elevation gain through Montana backcountry.
Gneiss Creek (WK7)
~20 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…
Volunteer (Xc)
~3 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile cross-country ski trail with minimal elevation gain.
