1.3 mi from the trailheadPorcupine Cabin
Campground · Montana
3.2 mi one way · 1,141 ft climb · 7,802 ft high point · Very hard
In Gallatin National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service
South Fork Shields is a very difficult 3.2-mile route in Gallatin National Forest near Black Mountain, gaining 1,141 feet to 7,802 feet.
1,141 ft of gain and 127 ft of descent.
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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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