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Beaverhead National Forest/Montana

Bowstring

1.1 mi

Distance

650 ft

Elev. Gain

42m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Bowstring Trail is a 1.1-mile out-and-back trail located in Montana, sourced from the US Forest Service. It features a dirt surface and an elevation gain of 650 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,443 meters. Despite its 'easy' difficulty rating, the elevation gain suggests a moderate climb that may require some effort. The trail is not wheelchair accessible due to its natural dirt surface and elevation changes.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,215 ft
Max:2,443 ft
232 ft
5 ft
2,215 ft2,291 ft2,367 ft2,443 ft0.0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi0.9 mi1.2 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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