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Montana

Iron Mountain

4.4 mi

Distance

3,251 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 5m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Iron Mountain Trail is a challenging 4.4-mile out-and-back hike located in the Montana region of the United States. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this trail features a substantial elevation gain of 3,251 feet, leading to a maximum elevation of 1,878 meters. Hikers can expect a dirt surface as they ascend through rugged terrain. This trail is best suited for experienced hikers due to its significant elevation changes and expert difficulty rating.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:883 ft
Max:1,878 ft
995 ft
0 ft
883 ft1,214 ft1,546 ft1,878 ft0.0 mi1.1 mi2.2 mi3.3 mi4.4 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Summer

Highlights

mountain viewsforest setting

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Imported route

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page

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