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Crane Creek

Inside Flathead National Forest

2.1 mi one way · 766 ft climb · 5,037 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Crane Creek is a very difficult 2.1-mile one-way trail in Flathead National Forest climbing 766 feet.

Elevation

766 ft of gain and 23 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.9 mi from the trailhead
Swan Lake Campground
Campground · Montana

More hikes nearby

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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: 766 ft
Descent: 23 ft
High point: 5,037 ft
Low point: 4,293 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 47.9605° N · 114.0173° W

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8.1 mi from the trailhead

Mission Lookout

Campground · Montana

9.1 mi from the trailhead

Swan Guard Station

Campground · Montana

22 mi from you

Crossover Mtn.

Summits Crossover Mountain
Inside Great Bear Wilderness
1,719 ft of climbing

2.0 mi one way · 1,719 ft climb · Very hard

Great Bear Wilderness · Camp 10 mi away

Pioneer Ridge

Ends at Clayton Lake
Inside Flathead National Forest
2,769 ft of climbing

8.0 mi of trails · 2,769 ft climb · Very hard

Flathead National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Beardance

Ends at Flathead Lake
Inside Flathead National Forest
2,635 ft of climbing

6.8 mi one way · 2,635 ft climb · Moderate

Flathead National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Tom Tom

Summits Tom Tom Mountain
Inside Flathead National Forest
1,440 ft of climbing

1.6 mi one way · 1,440 ft climb · Very hard

Flathead National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Wildcat Mtn.

Passes Wildcat Mountain
Inside Flathead National Forest
2,888 ft of climbing

5.6 mi one way · 2,888 ft climb · Very hard

Flathead National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor
AT&TLTE · Poor
T-Mobile5G · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Sun65°45°Sunny
Mon68°47°Sunny
Tue68°49°Sunny
Wed64°44°Mostly Sunny
Thu63°46°Mostly Sunny
Fri64°44°Partly Sunny
Sat50°Slight Chance Light Rain

Sun: Sunny · wind 1 to 5 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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