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Sphinx Creek

Ends at a viewpoint
Inside Gallatin National Forest
1,331 ft of climbing

2.1 mi one way · 1,331 ft climb · 6,239 ft high point · Very hard

In Gallatin National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Sphinx Creek reaches a viewpoint 2.1 miles one way, climbing 1,331 feet near Yankee Jim Lake in Gallatin National Forest.

Elevation

1,331 ft of gain and 190 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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9.4 mi from the trailhead
Tom Miner Campground
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointDestination · 0.1 mi in
Yankee Jim LakeNearby · 2.0 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: 2.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,331 ft
Descent: 190 ft
High point: 6,239 ft
Low point: 5,068 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 45.1650° N · 110.8769° W

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Signal

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Mon71°41°Sunny
Tue73°45°Mostly Sunny
Wed72°44°Mostly Sunny
Thu77°47°Sunny
Fri75°45°Mostly Sunny
Sat67°40°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun67°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Mon: Sunny · wind 6 mph ESE

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