Hyalite Creek Trail
Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area, Gallatin County, MT
Out-and-back trail in Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area, Gallatin County, MT. Hiking, Horseback riding, Mountain biking, & Off-road (4x4, OHV).
- Distance
- 14.4 mi (23.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,488 ft (1,063 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 25 min
- High point
- 10,295 ft (3,138 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Hyalite Peak 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Hyalite Creek Trail
How long is Hyalite Creek Trail?
Hyalite Creek Trail is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 25 min. It climbs 3,488 ft (1,063 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,295 ft (3,138 m).
How hard is Hyalite Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Hyalite Creek Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Hyalite Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Hyalite Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (72% under trees).
What can you do on Hyalite Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking, Off-road (4x4, OHV). Shared with bikes, horses, motor vehicles. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Hyalite Creek 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.
Trails near Hyalite Creek Trail
- Grotto Falls Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Grotto Falls Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- Hyalite Creek Trail Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area · Expert · 14.6 mi (23.5 km)
- Hyalite Canyon Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Easy · 6.4 mi (10.3 km)
- Grotto-Hyalite Connector Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Hyalite Canyon Road Custer Gallatin National Forest · Easy · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Chisholm Bay Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Palisade Mountain Foothills Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km)
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