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Hike

South Fork Deep Creek

3,628 ft of climbing

4.6 mi one way · 3,628 ft climb · 9,101 ft high point · Very hard

Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

South Fork Deep Creek is a 4.6-mile one-way trail ascending 3,628 feet on very difficult terrain.

Elevation

3,628 ft of gain and 29 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

10.2 mi from the trailhead
West Boulder Cabin
Campground · Montana

More hikes nearby

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Blackmore
- Summits Mount Blackmore
- Inside Gallatin National Forest
- 3,659 ft of climbing
6.2 mi one way · 3,659 ft climb · Very hard
Gallatin National Forest · Camp under a mile away
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Mount Delano

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: 4.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 3,628 ft
Descent: 29 ft
High point: 9,101 ft
Low point: 5,502 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 45.5262° N · 110.5162° W

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Elbow Lake

Ends at Elbow Lake
Inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
3,180 ft of climbing

6.2 mi one way · 3,180 ft climb · Very hard

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Pine Creek

Ends at Pine Creek Lake
Inside Gallatin National Forest
3,676 ft of climbing

4.9 mi one way · 3,676 ft climb · Very hard

Gallatin National Forest · Camp 11 mi away

Elephanthead

Passes Elephanthead Mountain
Inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
3,431 ft of climbing

5.3 mi one way · 3,431 ft climb · Very hard

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away

Mill Creek Pass

Ends at Mill Creek Pass
Inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
2,373 ft of climbing

3.7 mi one way · 2,373 ft climb · Very hard

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away

George Lake

Ends at George Lake
Inside Gallatin National Forest
2,746 ft of climbing

5.1 mi one way · 2,746 ft climb · Very hard

Gallatin National Forest · Camp 11 mi away

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North Fork Deep Creek
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- 3,839 ft of climbing
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- 2,059 ft of climbing
3.7 mi one way · 2,059 ft climb · Very hard
Kootenai National Forest · Camp 6 mi away
North Fork Deep Creek
- Inside Bob Marshall Wilderness
2.0 mi one way · 865 ft climb · Easy
Bob Marshall Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away
South Creek
- Inside Flathead National Forest
2.6 mi one way · 346 ft climb · Very hard
Flathead National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Fri64°47°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat51°44°Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun61°44°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon64°48°Sunny
Tue65°47°Mostly Sunny
Wed65°48°Sunny
Thu65°Mostly Sunny

Fri: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · wind 5 to 8 mph S

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain