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Gallatin National Forest/Montana

Gallatin Crest

2.5 mi

Distance

377 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 1m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Gallatin Crest Trail is a 2.5-mile trail located in the northern Rocky Mountains. With a manageable elevation gain of 377 feet, it offers hikers a moderate outdoor experience in a high-altitude setting. Positioned in the Gallatin Mountain Range, this trail provides a refreshing escape into nature with outstanding scenic beauty that is characteristic of the U.S. Forest Service areas.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:2,843 ft
Max:2,993 ft
170 ft
277 ft
2,843 ft2,893 ft2,943 ft2,993 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

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest settingmountain views

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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