Park · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana

Best hikes in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

The 30 best of 229 trails in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana, ranked by route quality.

Trails
229
Easy
92
Moderate
61
Hard
51
Expert
25

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Top trails

  1. Crystal Lake Loop Easy · 3.1 mi (4.9 km) · Elevation Gain 66 ft (20 m) · 1 hr
  2. Missouri Beaver Creek Trail Easy · 3.6 mi (5.9 km) · Elevation Gain 154 ft (47 m) · 1 hr 15 min
  3. North Fork Sun River Trail Hard · 13.4 mi (21.5 km) · Elevation Gain 843 ft (257 m) · 4 hr 45 min
  4. Buffalo Lakes Trail Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km) · Elevation Gain 564 ft (172 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  5. Alice Creek Trail Hard · 8.9 mi (14.3 km) · Elevation Gain 1,896 ft (578 m) · 3 hr 50 min
  6. Casey Peak Trail Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,368 ft (417 m) · 1 hr 25 min
  7. Wood Lake Hiker Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 49 ft (15 m) · 25 min
  8. Summit Th Connector Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km) · Elevation Gain 568 ft (173 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  9. Mount Wright Hiker Trail Hard · 6.1 mi (9.8 km) · Elevation Gain 3,123 ft (952 m) · 3 hr 35 min
  10. CDT - Idaho & Montana Section Expert · 652.5 mi (1,050.1 km) · Elevation Gain 80,213 ft (24,449 m) · 250 hr 45 min
  11. Hidden Lake Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 600 ft (183 m) · 50 min
  12. Ten Mile Environmental Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 351 ft (107 m) · 40 min
  13. Cow Creek Trail Hard · 9 mi (14.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,906 ft (581 m) · 3 hr 50 min
  14. Beartrap Trail Expert · 8.8 mi (14.1 km) · Elevation Gain 2,313 ft (705 m) · 4 hr
  15. South Fk Sun Th Connector Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 33 ft (10 m) · 30 min
  16. Sauerkraut Trail Moderate · 4.1 mi (6.7 km) · Elevation Gain 1,086 ft (331 m) · 1 hr 55 min
  17. Bison - Blackfoot Trail Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km) · Elevation Gain 702 ft (214 m) · 1 hr 25 min
  18. Jump Off Peak Trail Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km) · Elevation Gain 217 ft (66 m) · 50 min
  19. Palookaville Trail Expert · 16.6 mi (26.8 km) · Elevation Gain 2,444 ft (745 m) · 6 hr 35 min
  20. Groveland Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 367 ft (112 m) · 40 min
  21. Montgomery Park Trail Expert · 14.1 mi (22.7 km) · Elevation Gain 4,511 ft (1,375 m) · 6 hr 50 min
  22. Whitetail South Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km) · Elevation Gain 453 ft (138 m) · 40 min
  23. Hyde Creek Trail Hard · 5.8 mi (9.4 km) · Elevation Gain 1,224 ft (373 m) · 2 hr 30 min
  24. Cabin Creek Trail Hard · 5 mi (8 km) · Elevation Gain 1,204 ft (367 m) · 2 hr 15 min
  25. Crow Creek Trail Moderate · 2.6 mi (4.1 km) · Elevation Gain 584 ft (178 m) · 1 hr 5 min
  26. Pickfoot Trail Hard · 4 mi (6.4 km) · Elevation Gain 1,450 ft (442 m) · 2 hr
  27. Mount Frazier-Chicken Coulee Trail Expert · 13.2 mi (21.2 km) · Elevation Gain 3,583 ft (1,092 m) · 6 hr 5 min
  28. Sheep Park Trail Hard · 3.8 mi (6.1 km) · Elevation Gain 1,490 ft (454 m) · 2 hr
  29. Highwoods Environmental Ed Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 344 ft (105 m) · 40 min
  30. Road 1876-T Trail Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km) · Elevation Gain 686 ft (209 m) · 1 hr 25 min

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Questions about Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

How many trails are in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest?

GoTrails lists 229 trails in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana: 92 easy, 61 moderate and 76 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest?

Top picks on GoTrails: Crystal Lake Loop, Missouri Beaver Creek Trail, North Fork Sun River Trail, Buffalo Lakes Trail, and Alice Creek Trail.

What are some easy hikes in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest?

Easy picks: Crystal Lake Loop, Missouri Beaver Creek Trail, Wood Lake Hiker Trail, Hidden Lake Trail, and Ten Mile Environmental Trail.

What are the hardest hikes in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest?

For a challenge: North Fork Sun River Trail, Alice Creek Trail, Mount Wright Hiker Trail, CDT - Idaho & Montana Section, and Cow Creek Trail.

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