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Rodney Meadow

1,628 ft of climbing

8.2 mi out & back · 1,628 ft gain · 5,106 ft high point · Hard

Via Wakina SKY, Barking Dog, and Water Line (3.4 mi)

Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Rodney Meadow spans 8.2 miles out and back via Wakina Sky, Barking Dog, and Water Line.

Elevation

1,628 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.9 mi from the trailhead
Moose Creek Cabin
Campground · Montana
8.0 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

22 mi from you
Thunderbolt Mountain
- Summits Thunderbolt Mountain
- Inside Helena National Forest
- 4,659 ft of climbing
21.2 mi out & back · 4,659 ft gain · Very hard
Helena National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Out: 660 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

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.

At a glance

Length: 8.2 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,628 ft round trip
High point: 5,106 ft
Low point: 4,447 ft
Difficulty: HardFrom 8.2 mi and 1,628 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 46.5598° N · 112.0959° W

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Moose Creek Campground

Campground

10.0 mi from the trailhead

Quigley Group Use

Campground · Montana

24 mi from you

Lookout

Summits Thunderbolt Mountain
Inside Deerlodge National Forest
2,996 ft of climbing

14.6 mi out & back · 2,996 ft gain · Very hard

Deerlodge National Forest · Camp 10 mi away

L.o. Connection

Ends at Cottonwood Lake
Inside Deerlodge National Forest
3,275 ft of climbing

16.4 mi loop · 3,275 ft gain · Very hard

Deerlodge National Forest · Camp 10 mi away

Casey Peak

Summits Casey Peak
Inside Helena National Forest
1,403 ft of climbing

2.2 mi out & back · 1,403 ft gain · Hard

Helena National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Continental Divide

Passes Meyers Hill
Inside Deerlodge National Forest
10,673 ft of climbing

51.3 mi one way · 10,673 ft gain · Very hard

Deerlodge National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Beaver Creek

Near High Peak
Inside Helena National Forest
4,285 ft of climbing

14.9 mi out & back · 4,285 ft gain · Very hard

Helena National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

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- 1,688 ft of climbing
8.3 mi out & back · 1,688 ft gain · Hard
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- 1,802 ft of climbing
9.3 mi out & back · 1,802 ft gain · Hard
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Weather

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Today56°39°Partly Sunny
Thu55°37°Partly Sunny
Fri53°40°Mostly Sunny
Sat49°36°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun50°35°Mostly Sunny
Mon45°35°Slight Chance Light Snow
Tue41°Chance Light Snow

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 3 to 7 mph WSW

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