11.5 mi from the trailheadAlta Campground
Campground · Montana
Hike
Surprise Creek
- Inside Bitterroot National Forest
- 2,160 ft of climbing
7.4 mi out & back, trail only · 2,160 ft gain · 6,574 ft high point · Hard
Reached by a 10.1 mi approach each way
In Bitterroot National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Surprise Creek travels 7.4 miles out and back in Bitterroot National Forest with 2,160 feet of climb.
Elevation
2,160 ft of gain round trip.
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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