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Gallatin National Forest/Montana

Skyline

0.7 mi

Distance

197 ft

Elev. Gain

20m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Skyline Trail, managed by the United States Forest Service, offers a scenic trek spanning 0.7 miles with a moderate elevation gain of 197 feet. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2546 meters, providing elevated views of the surrounding terrain. The dirt surface trail traverses through a natural setting typical of its mountainous region.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,482 ft
Max:2,546 ft
64 ft
31 ft
2,482 ft2,504 ft2,525 ft2,546 ft0.0 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.5 mi0.7 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

mountain views

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Imported route

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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