Gallatin Crest Trail
Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area, Gallatin County, MT
Point-to-point trail in Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area, Gallatin County, MT. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 21.9 mi (35.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,597 ft (1,706 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 55 min
- High point
- 10,072 ft (3,070 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Peak: The Sentinel 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Peak: Hyalite Peak 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Gallatin Crest Trail
How long is Gallatin Crest Trail?
Gallatin Crest Trail is 21.9 mi (35.2 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 55 min. It climbs 5,597 ft (1,706 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,072 ft (3,070 m).
How hard is Gallatin Crest Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Gallatin Crest Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Gallatin Crest Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Gallatin Crest Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Gallatin Crest Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Gallatin Crest Trail?
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.
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- Buffalo Horn Trail Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Tom Miner Divide Trail Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area · Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.6 km)
- Tom Miner Divide South Trail Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area · Moderate · 3.8 mi (6 km)
- Meadows Trail Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.9 km)
- Ramshorn Lake Trail Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area · Expert · 11.3 mi (18.2 km)
- Petrified Interpretive Trail Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
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