0.9 mi from the trailheadRiverview Campground
Campground · Montana
12.3 mi out & back · 2,468 ft gain · 7,433 ft high point · Very hard
From Papoose Creek Trailhead via Papoose Creek (2.8 mi)
Montana · U.S. Forest Service
Papoose Bench is a 12.3-mile out and back trail from Papoose Creek Trailhead via Papoose Creek, climbing 2,468 feet.
2,468 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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.
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