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Independence

Near Independence Peak
Inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
1,250 ft of climbing

5.2 mi out & back · 1,250 ft gain · 9,660 ft high point · Moderate

In Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness · Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This out and back in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness reaches near Independence Peak, climbing 1,250 feet to 9,660 feet.

Elevation

1,250 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.1 mi from the trailhead
Snowbank Campground
Campground
9.3 mi from the trailhead

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Out: 1,160 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Independence PeakNearby · 2.6 mi in

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: 5.2 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,250 ft round trip
High point: 9,660 ft
Low point: 8,490 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 5.2 mi and 1,250 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 45.1978° N · 110.1810° W

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Pine Creek Campground

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10.3 mi from the trailhead

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today43°28°Mostly Sunny
Tue39°24°Snow Showers Likely
Wed43°24°Mostly Sunny
Thu49°28°Mostly Sunny
Fri45°28°Mostly Sunny
Sat41°28°Mostly Sunny
Sun42°27°Chance Snow Showers

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 10 to 17 mph SSW

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