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Water Line

Inside Helena National Forest

2.1 mi one way · 393 ft climb · 4,651 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

Water Line is a 2.1 mile one way moderate trail in Helena National Forest.

Elevation

51 ft of gain and 393 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

8.9 mi from the trailhead
Moose Creek Cabin
Campground · Montana
8.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

23 mi from you
Thunderbolt Mountain
- Summits Thunderbolt Mountain
- Inside Helena National Forest
- 1,789 ft of climbing
4.8 mi one way · 1,789 ft climb · Easy
Helena National Forest · Camp 7 mi away
24 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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: 51 ft
Descent: 393 ft
High point: 4,651 ft
Low point: 4,309 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 46.5533° N · 112.0722° W

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Moose Creek Campground

Campground

9.2 mi from the trailhead

Strawberry Cabin

Campground · Montana

Lookout

Summits Thunderbolt Mountain
Inside Deerlodge National Forest
1,418 ft of climbing

4.1 mi one way · 1,418 ft climb · Easy

Deerlodge National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Casey Peak

Summits Casey Peak
Inside Helena National Forest
1,403 ft of climbing

1.1 mi one way · 1,403 ft climb · Moderate

Helena National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

L.o. Connection

Ends at Cottonwood Lake
Inside Deerlodge National Forest

1.7 mi one way · 892 ft climb · Easy

Deerlodge National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

Continental Divide

Passes Meyers Hill
Inside Helena National Forest
10,713 ft of climbing

51.8 mi one way · 10,713 ft climb · Easy

Helena National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Mann Gulch

Inside Helena National Forest
1,827 ft of climbing

2.3 mi one way · 1,827 ft climb · Moderate

Helena National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair
AT&TNo signal

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Mon72°48°Sunny
Tue73°50°Mostly Sunny
Wed74°50°Sunny
Thu78°54°Sunny
Fri74°48°Mostly Sunny
Sat63°43°Mostly Sunny
Sun63°Partly Sunny

Mon: Sunny · wind 2 to 6 mph SE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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