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Bunker Creek

Inside Kootenai National Forest
2,612 ft of climbing
Camp under a mile away

7.0 mi one way · 2,612 ft climb · 5,450 ft high point · Very hard

In Kootenai National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Bunker Creek climbs 2,612 feet in Kootenai National Forest to 5,450 feet. Very difficult one-way trail of 7 miles.

Elevation

2,612 ft of gain and 2,238 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.9 mi from the trailhead
Upper Ford Cabin Rental
Campground · Montana

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Mcguire/inch
- Ends at Lake Koocanusa
- Inside Kootenai National Forest
- 5,174 ft of climbing
10.4 mi of trails · 5,174 ft climb · Very hard
Kootenai National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 7.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 2,612 ft
Descent: 2,238 ft
High point: 5,450 ft
Low point: 3,195 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 9
Trailhead: 48.8975° N · 115.6475° W

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7.0 mi from the trailhead

Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental

Campground · Montana

7.1 mi from the trailhead

Pete Creek Campground

Campground

23 mi from you

East Branch/lawrence Mountain

Summits Lost Soul Mountain
Inside Kootenai National Forest
1,350 ft of climbing

3.5 mi one way · 1,350 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Giebler/lost Soul Divide

Ends at Lake Koocanusa
Inside Kootenai National Forest
4,790 ft of climbing

10.8 mi one way · 4,790 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

High Divide

Ends at Lake Koocanusa
Inside Kootenai National Forest
3,594 ft of climbing

5.7 mi one way · 3,594 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Mcguire Creek

Ends at Lake Koocanusa
Inside Kootenai National Forest
3,555 ft of climbing

7.5 mi one way · 3,555 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Vinal Creek

Summits Mount Henry
Inside Kootenai National Forest
4,315 ft of climbing

7.6 mi one way · 4,315 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Signal

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Sun78°43°Sunny
Mon79°43°Sunny
Tue76°43°Mostly Sunny
Wed69°41°Mostly Sunny
Thu69°43°Mostly Sunny
Fri67°40°Chance Light Rain
Sat56°Slight Chance Light Rain

Sun: Sunny · wind 0 to 3 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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