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Gallatin National Forest/Montana

Black Butte View

2.4 mi

Distance

285 ft

Elev. Gain

57m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Black Butte View trail is a 2.4-mile out-and-back path located in a mountainous region, characterized by dirt surfaces. With an elevation gain of 285 feet, the trail offers relatively easy hiking suitable for a wide range of abilities. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 1702 meters (around 5584 feet), indicating a setting likely to offer scenic views of the surrounding landscape.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,499 ft
Max:1,702 ft
95 ft
208 ft
1,499 ft1,566 ft1,634 ft1,702 ft0.0 mi0.6 mi1.2 mi1.8 mi2.4 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

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Highlights

forest settingscenic views

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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