CDT - Idaho & Montana Section
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Lewis and Clark County, MT
Point-to-point trail in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Lewis and Clark County, MT. Hiking.
- Distance
- 652.5 mi (1,050.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 80,213 ft (24,449 m)
- Est. Time
- 250 hr 45 min
- High point
- 9,281 ft (2,829 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Waterton River Camp 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Trailhead: Waterton Lake Trailhead 4.3 mi (7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Goat Haunt Ranger Station 4.4 mi (7 km) from start
- Shelter: Snowflake Info Building 4.4 mi (7 km) from start
- Toilets: Pit Toilet 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: Waterton Valley Trailhead 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: Highline Trailhead N 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Fifty Mountain 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 29.2 mi (47 km) from start
- Waterfall: Redrock Falls 32.1 mi (51.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Redrock Falls 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from start
- Trailhead: Swiftcurrent Pass Trailhead 34 mi (54.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Many Glacier Campground 34.1 mi (54.9 km) from start
- Visitor center 34.3 mi (55.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 34.5 mi (55.5 km) from start
- Trailhead: Iceberg Lake Trailhead 35 mi (56.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 35.1 mi (56.5 km) from start
- Trailhead: Swiftcurrent Trailhead;Iceberg Ptarmigan Trailhead 35.3 mi (56.9 km) from start
- Trailhead: Grinnell Glacier Trailhead;Swiftcurrent Lake Trailhead 35.4 mi (57 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Jackson Glacier Overlook 48.3 mi (77.7 km) from start
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Questions about CDT - Idaho & Montana Section
How long is CDT - Idaho & Montana Section?
CDT - Idaho & Montana Section is 652.5 mi (1,050.1 km) long. Most people take about 250 hr 45 min. It climbs 80,213 ft (24,449 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,281 ft (2,829 m).
How hard is CDT - Idaho & Montana Section?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for CDT - Idaho & Montana Section?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on CDT - Idaho & Montana Section?
Drinking water on the way at 34.5 mi (55.5 km), 223.4 mi (359.5 km). Toilets: 4.4 mi (7.1 km), 34.3 mi (55.2 km), 34.4 mi (55.4 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is CDT - Idaho & Montana Section shaded?
Partly shaded (60% under trees).
What can you do on CDT - Idaho & Montana Section?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near CDT - Idaho & Montana Section?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for CDT - Idaho & Montana Section?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near CDT - Idaho & Montana Section
- GDT ewv Waterton Lakes National Park · Expert · 15.6 mi (25.1 km)
- North Boundary Trail Glacier National Park · Hard · 10.7 mi (17.1 km)
- Hell Roaring Falls Trail Waterton Lakes National Park · Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.6 km)
- Crypt Lake Trail Waterton Lakes National Park · Expert · 10.3 mi (16.6 km)
- Bertha Peak Main Trail Waterton Lakes National Park · Moderate · 2 mi (3.3 km)
- Rainbow Falls Glacier National Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Goat Haunt Overlook Glacier National Park · Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- Bertha Lake Trail Waterton Lakes National Park · Hard · 6.5 mi (10.5 km)
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