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Russian Ettien Connector

Inside Lewis & Clark National Forest

6.5 mi out & back · 779 ft gain · 7,479 ft high point · Moderate

In Lewis & Clark National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Russian Ettien Connector is a 6.5-mile out and back trail in Lewis & Clark National Forest.

Elevation

779 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.1 mi from the trailhead
Hunters Spring Cabin
Campground · Montana

More hikes nearby

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Woodchuck
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- 1,683 ft of climbing
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Lewis & Clark National Forest · Camp 14 mi away

Out: 700 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

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: 6.5 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 779 ft round trip
High point: 7,479 ft
Low point: 6,770 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 6.5 mi and 779 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Trailhead: 46.7517° N · 110.4141° W

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8.9 mi from the trailhead

Judith Guard Station

Campground · Montana

9.2 mi from the trailhead

Lake McDonald Lodge

Cabin & lookout

14 mi from you

Lone Grave Atv

Ends at Kings Hill Pass
Inside Lewis & Clark National Forest
Camp 2 mi away

4.1 mi out & back · 478 ft gain · Moderate

Lewis & Clark National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Woodchopper Ridge

Passes Kelly Mountain
Inside Lewis & Clark National Forest
4,786 ft of climbing

23.3 mi out & back · 4,786 ft gain · Very hard

Lewis & Clark National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Ranch Creek Terra

Passes Mizpah Peak
Inside Lewis & Clark National Forest
2,522 ft of climbing

12.5 mi out & back · 2,522 ft gain · Very hard

Lewis & Clark National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Sand Point Ridge

Passes Sand Point
Inside Lewis & Clark National Forest
1,586 ft of climbing

9.0 mi out & back · 1,586 ft gain · Hard

Lewis & Clark National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Cleveland CR

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3,469 ft of climbing

13.9 mi out & back · 3,469 ft gain · Very hard

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat49°36°Mostly Sunny
Sun51°33°Mostly Cloudy
Mon46°34°Partly Sunny
Tue47°36°Mostly Sunny
Wed52°37°Mostly Sunny
Thu55°38°Mostly Sunny
Fri53°Mostly Sunny

Sat: Mostly Sunny · wind 8 to 24 mph WSW

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Signal

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