How difficult is Willard Creek, Trail 301, and East Fork Loop?

Willard Creek, Trail 301, and East Fork Loop is rated expert. It is 12.4 miles long with 3,182 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.

Is Willard Creek, Trail 301, and East Fork Loop suitable for kids?

Willard Creek, Trail 301, and East Fork Loop is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

Willard Creek, Trail 301, and East Fork Loop route map

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Helena National Forest/Montana

Willard Creek, Trail 301, and East Fork Loop

Clancy, Montana

12.4 mi

Distance

3,182 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 28m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for Willard Creek, Trail 301, and East Fork Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.

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Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,580 ft

Max:2,193 ft

Gain:970 ft

Loss:970 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	1,728 ft
High point	4.8 mi	2,193 ft
End	12.4 mi	1,728 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

United States Forest Service
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Where it is

Nearest town:: Clancy, MT · about 3 mi away
County:: Jefferson County, MT
Jurisdiction:: Helena National Forest · United States Forest Service

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