Placer Basin
1.1 mi
Distance
10 ft
Elev. Gain
23m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Placer Basin unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,849 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 2,855 ft |
| End | 1.1 mi | 2,814 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed Jun 1–Nov 30
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Nye, MT · about 17 mi away
- County:
- Sweet Grass County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Custer National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite PLACERBASIN-01
3.1 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite MILLERCREEK-01
3.4 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite ARMOURPOND-01
3.6 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite PPIN1A
4.5 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite PPIN1B
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