9.8 mi
Distance
4,278 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 56m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Vigilante National Recreation Trail is an out-and-back trail in Helena National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It is 9.8 miles long and gains 4,278 feet. The nearest town is York, Montana, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,372 ft |
| High point | 3.8 mi | 2,084 ft |
| End | 9.8 mi | 1,372 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- York, MT · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Lewis and Clark County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Helena National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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