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Montana Trail Section 18

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Plentiful water and high peaks makes this route one of the best in the area.
84.7
mi
Distance
13,119
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
84.7mi
Distance
13,119ft
Elevation Gain
14,177ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
9,179ft
High Point
4,164ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This section begins at Checkerboard and heads east along Highway 12 before turning north into Little Belt Mountains and the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Passing through the Middle Fork of the Judith River WSA and over the summit of Big Baldy Mountain (9183-ft) the section continues north before descending to Geyser. Permits are not required. Water is plentiful on most of this section.

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Contributors
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