Red Plume
4.6 mi
Distance
3,356 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 13m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Red Plume is a point-to-point trail in Flathead County, Montana. It is 4.6 miles long and gains 3,356 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Snowslip, Montana, about 12 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,409 ft |
| End | 4.6 mi | 2,422 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.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Snowslip, MT · about 12 mi away
- County:
- Flathead County, MT
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail


Skyland Rd Dispersed Camping
10.2 mi awayFlathead National Forest
Essex, MT
Dispersed
Zips Place Cabin
11.3 mi awayEssex, MT
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable Cabin Well reviewed No Service
Devil Creek Campground
11.9 mi awayEssex, MT
Check official pricing13 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service

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