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Elkhorn Ridge

Near Grouse Mountain
Inside Gallatin National Forest
2,421 ft of climbing

16.7 mi out & back · 3,828 ft gain · 7,422 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Elkhorn Ridge is a very difficult 8.3-mile route in Gallatin National Forest near Grouse Mountain, gaining 2,421 feet to 7,422 feet.

Elevation

3,828 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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9.9 mi from the trailhead
Battle Ridge Cabin
Campground · Montana

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Hatfield Mountain
- Summits Hatfield Mountain
- Inside Gallatin National Forest
- 2,512 ft of climbing
15.7 mi out & back · 3,361 ft gain · Very hard
Gallatin National Forest · Camp 13 mi away
7 mi from you

Out: 2,290 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Grouse MountainNearby · 5.6 mi in

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: 16.7 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 3,828 ft round trip
High point: 7,422 ft
Low point: 6,083 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 46.0063° N · 110.9746° W

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Inside Gallatin National Forest
1,406 ft of climbing

3.3 mi out & back · 1,413 ft gain · Moderate

Gallatin National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

North Cottonwood

Near Pomp Peak
Inside Gallatin National Forest
4,443 ft of climbing

22.4 mi out & back · 5,917 ft gain · Very hard

Gallatin National Forest · Camp 10 mi away

East Bridger North

Near a viewpoint
Inside Gallatin National Forest
1,308 ft of climbing

9.3 mi out & back · 1,693 ft gain · Moderate

Gallatin National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Horsethief Mountain

Near Horsethief Mountain
Inside Gallatin National Forest
2,003 ft of climbing

12.6 mi out & back · 3,062 ft gain · Very hard

Gallatin National Forest · Camp 12 mi away

Drinking Horse Mountain

Passes Drinking Horse Mountain

2.1 mi loop · 661 ft gain · Hard

Montana · Camp 12 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu72°50°Sunny
Fri74°43°Sunny
Sat59°42°Mostly Sunny
Sun61°43°Partly Sunny
Mon54°38°Chance Light Rain
Tue55°39°Mostly Sunny
Wed59°Sunny

Thu: Sunny · wind 3 mph SSE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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