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Cave Gulch route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Cave Gulch

Helena, Montana

12.1 mi

Distance

3,406 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Cave Gulch is an out-and-back trail in Helena National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It is 12 miles long and gains 3,406 feet. The nearest town is York, Montana, about 4 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,251 ft
Max:1,871 ft
Gain:1,038 ft
Loss:1,038 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,251 ft and 1,871 ft across 12.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,251 ft1,458 ft1,664 ft1,871 ft0.0 mi3.0 mi6.1 mi9.1 mi12.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,251 ft
High point6.1 mi1,871 ft
End12.1 mi1,251 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
York, MT · about 4 mi away
County:
Lewis and Clark County, MT
Jurisdiction:
Helena National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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