Are dogs allowed on West Butte of Sweet Grass Hills?

Yes, dogs are allowed on West Butte of Sweet Grass Hills but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike West Butte of Sweet Grass Hills?

No, West Butte of Sweet Grass Hills does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is West Butte of Sweet Grass Hills?

West Butte of Sweet Grass Hills is rated difficult. It is 2.9 miles long with 2,339 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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DifficultOut and Back

Montana

West Butte of Sweet Grass Hills

Sweet Grass, Montana

2.9 mi

Distance

2,339 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 7m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

It was a nice hike to the top of the Sweet Grass Hills. The towers above the prairies have a great view. You can see the mountains on the west and north. You can see East and Gold Butte in the East and South-East. There are many paths to take, so you can choose your way up. There is a lot of paths but mostly dirt.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,383 ft

Max:2,096 ft

713 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

MT Unit 401

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page

Montana

2.5 mi646 ftgain

Moderate

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