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Hiking in Montana
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Hiking Destinations in Montana
27 routes · Hiking
Glacier National Park (USA)
Hiking Routes in Montana
CDT: Benchmark Wilderness Ranch to Summit (US-2)
One of the most remote and wild areas of the CDT as you traverse the 3rd largest designated wilderness in the lower 48.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 187 km
- Ascent
- 4.5 km
- Descent
- 4.5 km
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Border Monument Terminus
The classic finish to the CDT at the Border Monument on Waterton Lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 56 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Chief Mountain Terminus
An alternate way to complete the CDT when snow or logistics into Canada are problematic.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
CDT: Summit (US-2) to Many Glacier Hotel
The gateway into Glacier National Park as you near the finale of the 3,100-mile CDT.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 201 km
- Ascent
- 5 km
- Descent
- 5.1 km
CDT: Rogers Pass (MT-200) to Benchmark Wilderness Ranch
A scenic and especially remote traverse through wild Montana wilderness ending at the Benchmark Wilderness Ranch.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 91 km
- Ascent
- 3.4 km
- Descent
- 3.5 km
CDT: MacDonald Pass (US-12) Rogers Pass (MT-200)
A remote segment of the CDT known for its views from the Granite Mountain Lookout Tower.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 109 km
- Ascent
- 3.9 km
- Descent
- 4.2 km
CDT: Homestake (Interstate 90) to MacDonald Pass (US-12)
A 100-mile passage north through the heart of the Butte-Jefferson Ranger District, with an option to visit Our Lady of the Rockies statue overlooking Butte.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 160 km
- Ascent
- 4.2 km
- Descent
- 4.2 km
CDT: Seymore Lake Campground to Homestake (Interstate 90)
Explore the remote Mount Haggin WMA then enjoy convenient access to and from Butte, MT, on this section of the CDT.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 125 km
- Ascent
- 3.1 km
- Descent
- 3.3 km
Hiking Guidebooks in Montana
5 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
5 of Yellowstone National Park's Hiking Highlights
11 routes · Hiking
11 Great Hikes in Glacier National Park
5 routes · Hiking
Multi-Day Backcountry Hikes in Yellowstone National Park
5 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Conquering the Peaks of Yellowstone National Park
6 routes · Hiking
Alpine Lake Jewels in the Crown of the Continent—Glacier NP
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Best Day Hikes in the USA’s Northern Rockies
4 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking