16.5 mi
Distance
5,597 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 43m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Deer Creek Trail to Lava Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail in Gallatin National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gallatin County, Montana. It is 17 miles long and gains 5,597 feet. The nearest town is Big Sky, Montana, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,803 ft |
| High point | 7.8 mi | 2,996 ft |
| End | 16.5 mi | 1,694 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Sky, MT · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Gallatin County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Gallatin National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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