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Java Creek

Inside Flathead National Forest

2.9 mi one way · 901 ft climb · 4,761 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Java Creek in Flathead National Forest is a very difficult 2.9-mile route with 901 feet of climbing.

Elevation

901 ft of gain and 99 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.9 mi from the trailhead
Devil Creek Campground
Campground · Montana
8.2 mi from the trailhead

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Capitol Mtn.
- Summits Capitol Mountain
- Inside Great Bear Wilderness
- 2,849 ft of climbing
5.2 mi one way · 2,849 ft climb · Very hard
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Elevation along the trail from the start. 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: 2.9 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 901 ft
Descent: 99 ft
High point: 4,761 ft
Low point: 3,959 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 9
Trailhead: 48.2354° N · 113.5897° W

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Zips Place Cabin

Campground · Montana

9.9 mi from the trailhead

Devil's Corkscrew Campground

Campground · Montana

15 mi from you

Red Plume

Summits Red Plume Mountain
Inside Great Bear Wilderness
3,413 ft of climbing

4.6 mi one way · 3,413 ft climb · Very hard

Great Bear Wilderness · Camp 8 mi away

Ousel Peak

Summits Ousel Peak
Inside Great Bear Wilderness
3,882 ft of climbing

3.5 mi one way · 3,882 ft climb · Very hard

Great Bear Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away

Half Dome Crag

Summits Half Dome Crag
Inside Lewis & Clark National Forest
3,082 ft of climbing

3.8 mi one way · 3,082 ft climb · Easy

Lewis & Clark National Forest · Camp 11 mi away

Spruce Lookout

Summits Spruce Point
Inside Great Bear Wilderness
2,166 ft of climbing

2.9 mi one way · 2,166 ft climb · Very hard

Great Bear Wilderness · Camp 7 mi away

Upper Twin Creek

Summits Whitcomb Peak
Inside Great Bear Wilderness
4,840 ft of climbing

17.1 mi one way · 4,840 ft climb · Very hard

Great Bear Wilderness · Camp 12 mi away

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5.2 mi one way · 2,070 ft climb · Very hard
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Weather

7-day forecast

Today79°48°Sunny
Fri73°47°Partly Sunny
Sat72°47°Mostly Sunny
Sun74°47°Sunny
Mon76°47°Sunny
Tue74°47°Sunny
Wed72°45°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 0 to 3 mph E

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Signal

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