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Wolf Butte
Geyser, Montana
6.68 mi
/ 1696 ft gain
Wolf Butte is a loop trail located near Geyser, Montana.
Hike Yogo Peak and Enjoy Views of Lake Elva
White Sulphur Springs, Montana
A short 2-hour drive from Great Falls leads you to Yogo Peak and Lake Elva, an area of beauty, tranquility, and solitude. Yogo Peak is located in the Little Belt Mountains which are part of the Lewis & Clark National Forest.
Yogo Peak doesn't have a designated trail, but it is located to the south of the forest road. Be sure to download GPS maps before you leave since cell service can be s...
Big Baldy Mountain and Rhoda Lake
Stanford, Montana
4.04 mi
/ 1900 ft gain
Big Baldy Mountain and Rhoda Lake is a 6.3 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Stanford, Montana.
Ski or Snowboard at Showdown Resort
Neihart, Montana
An easy day trip from Helena, Great Falls, and Bozeman, Showdown Resort is a great place to bring the family for a fun day crushing turns on the mountain. With 1400 vertical feet to ski down, this mountain may be small compared to other well-known resorts like Big Sky Resort, but there is plenty of terrain for experts to play in the trees, secluded areas for beginner skiers, and lots of fun blu...
Jefferson Creek Trail
Neihart, Montana
7.59 mi
/ 673 ft gain
Jefferson Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Neihart, Montana.
Memorial Falls
Neihart, Montana
1.32 mi
/ 417 ft gain
Memorial Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Neihart, Montana.
Sluice Boxes Trail
Belt, Montana
2.73 mi
/ 259 ft gain
Sluice Boxes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Belt, Montana.
Sluice Boxes State Park
Belt, Montana
5.0
7.71 mi
/ 643 ft gain
The soaring limestone cliffs and ledges mark the Belt Creek Canyon. Back in the day, this area in the Little Belt Mountains was a haven for mining. Now, the old railroad bed serves as the main access route of Sluice Boxes State Park.
Sluice Boxes State Park was established in 1970 and consists of the northern most 8-miles of Belt Creek Canyon. In the park, you can find old mines and cabins. Hi...
Kings Hill Pass Trail
White Sulphur Springs, Montana
5.9 mi
/ 1800 ft gain
The Kings Hill Pass Trail is located off Highway 89 in the Little Belt Mountains of the Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest. Kings Hill is considered a scenic byway and climbs to an elevation just over 7,200 feet at the pass.
Kings Hill Pass Trail is considered a more difficult trail and sees little traffic. The trail is available for activities all year long. In the winter you can snowsh...
Places to stay
Stanford, Montana
Judith Guard Station
Overview
Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the ca...
Stanford, Montana
Dry Wolf Cabin
Overview
Dry Wolf Cabin is located about 20 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana, in the Little Belt Mountains. The rustic cabin is conve...
Neihart, Montana
Kings Hill Cabin
Overview
Kings Hill Cabin, perched on Kings Hill Pass, presents the opportunity to stay in a historic log cabin built by the Civilian Con...
Meagher County, Montana
Hunters Spring Cabin
Overview
Hunters Spring provides a serene escape in the mountains of central Montana. The cabin is open year-round and is secured with a ...
White Sulphur Springs, Montana
Thompson Guard Station
Overview
Thompson Guard Station is located in the Big Belt Mountain Range in Helena National Forest. Historical records indicate that the...
Moore, Montana
Crystal Lake Group Campsite
Overview
The Crystal Lake Group Campground is located in the beautiful Big Snowies south of Lewistown, Montana, at 5,700 feet. Home to th...
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