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Montana Trail Section 20

3.0 (1 Rating)
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20.5
mi
Distance
422
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
20.54mi
Distance
422ft
Elevation Gain
1,214ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
3,719ft
High Point
2,633ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This section currently follows dirt roads north from Highwood to Fort Benton and the intersection with the Missouri River portion of the Trail. Permits are not required. Water is not plentiful on this short section.

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Contributors
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