
4.5 mi
Distance
876 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 56m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
West Fork Trail (#1) is an out-and-back trail in Custer National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Carbon County, Montana. It is 4.5 miles long and gains 876 feet. The nearest town is Luther, Montana, about 9 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 | 2,409 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 2,635 ft |
| End | 4.5 mi | 2,409 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:
- Luther, MT · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Carbon County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Custer 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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