0.7 mi from the trailheadIndian Meadows Guard Station
Campground · Montana
12.2 mi out & back · 2,327 ft gain · 6,494 ft high point · Very hard
From Indian Meadows Trailhead via the Mainline Trail and the Heart Lake Trail (4.3 mi)
In Helena National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service
Switchback Hill Trail is a 12.2-mile out-and-back from Indian Meadows Trailhead via Mainline and Heart Lake trails in Helena National Forest, climbing 2,327 feet along Heart Lake.
2,327 ft of gain round trip.
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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