Near Gallatin River Trail #137
The undergrowth showing fall colors as the trail twists up the hill.
Near Gallatin River Trail #137
Glassy waters on the Gallatin River.
Near Gallatin River Trail #137
Mossy boulders along the trail.
Near Gallatin River Trail #137
Smoky day in Gallatin Canyon.

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Gallatin River Trail #137

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A pretty river trail largely used for climbing access.
2.5
mi
Distance
301
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFishingRiver/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.48mi
Distance
301ft
Elevation Gain
234ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
5,600ft
High Point
5,403ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from the parking lot you can either tuck under the bridge or shoot across the road. Unfortunately that road noise will be with you for the whole trail The trail starts as a flat jeep trail before it quickly drops down along the river. From here the trail is characterized by occasional smooth trail while alternatively running through heavily uneven, rocky terrain. The first 1.2 miles of the trail are obvious because of heavy climber traffic, but after this there are fallen logs and some backtracking. Eventually you make an open field, where the trail runs along a utility access road until it turns right and ends at Garnet Mountain Trail (85) .

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