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    • Kalispell, Montana

      Western Larch and Cliff Trail Loop

      2.77 mi / 656 ft gain
      Western Larch and Cliff Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Kalispell, Montana.
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    • Nye, Montana

      Hike Sioux Charley Lake Trail

      6.5 mi / 931 ft gain
      From the trailhead hike about 2.5 miles to Sioux Charley lake with varying inclines of terrain, all in all a very easy and delightful hike.
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    • Fort Benton, Montana

      Paddle the Upper Missouri River: Fort Benton to Coal Banks Landing

      Did you know that Fort Benton was considered the "World's  Innermost Port" until the railroads started moving goods and people across the west? Nowadays, some people call Fort Benton a "sleepy little river town", but paddlers and history buffs seek the solitude and beauty of the Upper Missouri Ri...
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    • Red Lodge, Montana

      Snowshoeing to Silver Falls

      8 mi
      Thinking we could drive straight to the trailhead in the winter was our first incorrect assumption. When we arrived, we discovered that Lake Fork Road is closed after a certain point, adding another mile or so to our hike. The snow was falling very heavily and we decided to start out and call it ...
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    • Glacier County, Montana

      Ptarmigan Lake Trail

      8.78 mi
      Ptarmigan Lake Trail is an 8.6 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Babb, Montana in Glacier National Park.
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    • Choteau, Montana

      Fly Fish the Sun River South of Choteau

      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 irrigatio...
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    • Philipsburg, Montana

      Hike the Hogback Ridge Trail

      11 mi / 5242 ft gain
      The trailhead is accessed at the Hogback Homestead. [GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):46.41056, -113.7019446°24'38"N, 113°42'7"W] Due to the isolated location of this trailhead, and the miles of rough dirt road that it takes to get there, you will more than likely have the place to yourself. Park ...
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    • Gallatin Gateway, Montana

      Beehive Basin Trail No. 40

      5.0
      7.01 mi / 1601 ft gain
      Beehive Basin Trail No. 40 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Sky, Montana.
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    • White Sulphur Springs, Montana

      Kings Hill Pass Trail

      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 se...
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    • Big Sky, Montana

      The Reflector Loop

      5.0
      3.65 mi / 814 ft gain
      The Reflector Loop is a well-known hiking trail located in Big Sky, Montana. This trail is approximately 3.65 miles long and is rated as moderate in difficulty. It features an elevation gain of about 814 feet, making it a suitable choice for hikers with a moderate level of fitness. The trail is...
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    • Noxon, Montana

      Saint Paul Lake Trail

      4.0
      6.8 mi / 1998 ft gain
      Saint Paul Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Noxon, Montana.
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    • Red Lodge, Montana

      Mountain Bike Willow Creek Trail no. 10

      As your driving up Redlodge Ski Mtn in the summer or spring, there is a pull off when you get almost to the top. This is a logging trail known as Willow Creek Trail no. 10 this is such a fun trail to lap a couple times in a day or just rip a "one and done" and go find some other trails.
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    • Rising Sun, Montana

      Baring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail

      1.96 mi / 246 ft gain
      Baring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail to a waterfall located near the southern end of St. Mary Lake in East Glacier Park Village, Montana.
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    • Big Sky, Montana

      Run the Rut

      17.4 mi / 7800 ft gain
      Thunderdome. That's the only way to describe it. Eight months later and I'm still thinking about it on a regular basis. My half-way grown out black toenail is a constant reminder of the epic-ness of that brutal race day.  The Rut is held the first weekend of September in Big Sky, MT -- a pretty r...
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    • Norris, Montana

      Climb Winter Wall

      Winter Wall provides a scenic view while tackling some fun climbs! Climbs range from 5.8 - 5.11+ including trad and sport routes. The wall soaks up the sun giving you a warm spot year round. Overlooking the Madison river you can camp close by, float the river, and get on the wall all in the same ...
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    • Libby, Montana

      Leigh Lake Trail #132

      5.0
      2.66 mi / 1339 ft gain
      Leigh Lake Trail #132 is a short, but difficult hike. With the elevation gain greater than 1300 feet, you'll get quite the workout -- keep this in mind if thinking about brining small kids or pets. In fact, there are sections where you may be climbing up on all fours. Along the route, you'll pass...
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