13.2 mi from the trailheadIndian Meadows Guard Station
Campground · Montana
14.2 mi loop · 1,806 ft gain · 5,416 ft high point · Very hard
Loop with Dearborn River and CDT - Idaho & Montana Section
Montana · U.S. Forest Service
Dearborn Alternate is a 14.2-mile loop using Dearborn River and CDT sections with viewpoints along and near the trail, climbing 1,821 feet.
1,806 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
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