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Sheep Creek Basin

Near Sunset Peak
Inside Gallatin National Forest
1,218 ft of climbing

5.4 mi out & back · 9,128 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

This trail leads to Sheep Creek Basin in Gallatin National Forest, near Sunset Peak. The 2.7-mile route is very difficult with 1,038 feet of elevation gain.

Elevation

1,218 ft of gain and 1,218 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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1.8 mi from the trailhead
Soda Butte Campground
Campground

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Sunset PeakNearby · 2.7 mi in

Nearby reading

Miller Mountain (Park County, Montana)
Silver Gate, Montana

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: 5.4 mi
Shape: Out & back
High point: 9,128 ft
Low point: 8,262 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 45.0243° N · 109.9495° W

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10.9 mi from the trailhead

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Fri65°36°Mostly Sunny
Sat59°35°Sunny
Sun61°36°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon51°29°Rain And Snow Showers
Tue52°29°Mostly Sunny
Wed54°29°Mostly Sunny
Thu56°Sunny

Fri: Mostly Sunny · wind 2 to 15 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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