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Hike to Cataract Falls
Augusta, Montana
5.0
0.5 mi
Located in the Lewis and Clark National Forest on the Rocky Mountain Front, this hike will give the best bang for your buck -- it's about as easy as they come but still boasts outstanding views. The falls are roaring in the spring with snow melt, tranquil in the summer and fall, and permit some decent ice climbing in the winter months.It takes a reasonable amount of time to get to the trailhead...
Hike to Willow Creek Falls
Augusta, Montana
5.0
4.5 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
The hike up Willow Creek Gorge is one of my favorites so far. Unfortunately, because of the terrain and elevation gain, I wouldn't recommend taking young kids but if you do, make sure they're attached to you in some way. There are no services at the trail head, so make sure to bring everything you may need with you. The road in can get a little dicey, making 4-wheel drive and good clearance on ...
Devil's Glen - Dearborn 206
Augusta, Montana
5.0
6.19 mi
/ 554 ft gain
Devil's Glen - Dearborn 206 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Augusta, Montana.
Scapegoat Mountain
Augusta, Montana
31.15 mi
/ 7388 ft gain
Scapegoat Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Augusta, Montana.
Hike Crown Mountain, Augusta
Augusta, Montana
8 mi
/ 4200 ft gain
Located an hour and forty minutes east of Great Falls Montana, Crown Mountain is a fun day hike, and you'll see few if any other people. The nearest town is Augusta and a great place to stop for a burger and beer at Buckhorn Bar afterward.
From Augusta, head West on Benchmark Road for 20 miles. Just past Double Falls campground and on the left side of the road will be the trailhead for Trail 2...
Gibson Reservoir
Augusta, Montana
5.85 mi
/ 945 ft gain
Gibson Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Augusta, Montana.
Chinese Wall Trail
Choteau, Montana
55.57 mi
/ 8317 ft gain
Chinese Wall Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Augusta, Montana.
Fly Fish the Sun River South of Choteau
Choteau, Montana
Looking for a place to fish trout that's far less populated than other common fishing spots in the area?The Sun River is over 100 miles long, and about 70 miles of that is available for trout fishing. A good portion of the river is challenging to fish due to accessibility and because of irrigation of the stream can affect the flows. Be sure to check with local fishing shops for beta around the ...
Hike toward Ear Mountain on the Rocky Mountain Front
Teton County, Montana
10 mi
Ear Mountain's trailhead is located about 125 miles north of Helena. Besides being a hefty hike, Ear Mountain's unique shape draws attention to it every year. It has a flat top while also having sheer cliffs on either side. It sticks out from the main walls on the Rocky Mountain Front, and if you look at the mountain from above, it looks like it's an ear laying on its side.
There are two main ...
Places to stay
Continental Divide Trail
Kenck Cabin
Overview
Guests can stay at Kenck Cabin for a rustic getaway in the fresh mountain air. The cabin was built in 1924 by a traveling doctor...
Lincoln, Montana
Cummings Cabin
Overview
Located 8.5 miles east of Lincoln, Montana, Cummings Cabin is a historic structure, representative of the old mining cabins that...
Lincoln, Montana
Aspen Grove Group Use Area
Overview
Aspen Grove Group Use Campground sits in forested mountain terrain on the banks of the Blackfoot River in the Helena-Lewis and C...
Choteau, Montana
West Fork Cabin (W Of Choteau)
Overview
West Fork Cabin is a rustic Forest Service Guard Station located 39 miles northwest of Choteau, Montana, on the Rocky Mountain F...
Ovando, Montana
Monture Guard Station Cabin
Overview
Monture Guard Station sits in the Lolo National Forest in western Montana, offering excellent winter recreation for visitors.Rec...
Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Granite Butte Lookout
Overview
The Granite Butte Lookout is located at 7,587 feet above sea level atop the Continental Divide of North America. The 15' by 15'...
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