3.3 mi from the trailheadSpanish Creek Cabin
Campground · Montana
Hike
Placer Creek
- 2,374 ft of climbing
- Camp 3 mi away
12.1 mi loop · 2,373 ft gain · 8,755 ft high point · Very hard
Loop with High Lakes, North Fork Spanish Creek, and Cherry Creek
Montana · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Placer Creek is a 12.1-mile loop via High Lakes, North Fork Spanish Creek, and Cherry Creek, climbing 2,374 feet.
Elevation
2,373 ft of gain around the loop.
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.
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