Near Montana Trail Section 7
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Montana Trail Section 7

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54.3
mi
Distance
9,369
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
54.28mi
Distance
9,369ft
Elevation Gain
7,498ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
8,531ft
High Point
5,682ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This section began at Homestake Pass and crosses over to Pipestone Pass and then climbs steadily into the Butte Highlands before descending to cross Interstate 15 south of Butte. The trail climbs above Divide and heads east until reaching the cutoff to Wise River. This section follows the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) the entire distance.

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Contributors
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