2.1 mi from the trailheadSoda Butte Campground
Campground
3.1 mi out & back · 526 ft gain · 8,131 ft high point · Moderate
Via Russell Creek (1.4 mi)
In Gallatin National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service
This short out-and-back via Russell Creek reaches Kersey Lake in the Gallatin National Forest with 526 feet of climb.
526 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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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