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Beaverhead National Forest/Montana

Sawmill

2.5 mi

Distance

1,099 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 22m

Est. Time

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Sawmill Trail, located at a high elevation in the region around latitude 44.5, offers a moderately challenging hike. Spanning 2.5 miles one-way, this dirt trail ascends from 2,254 meters to 2,597 meters, with a total elevation gain of 335 meters. Managed by the US Forest Service, it likely traverses forested areas typical of its Montana or Idaho setting. The trail demands caution due to its significant elevation gain and high-altitude environment.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:2,254 ft
Max:2,597 ft
343 ft
3 ft
2,254 ft2,369 ft2,483 ft2,597 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

SummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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