How many hiking trails are listed in Montana?

The directory currently includes 35 quality-checked routes in Montana, covering 544 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Montana?

CDT fqhAC currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with CDT ffj Spotted Bear Route and CDT fccCM - Chief Mountain Route to Canada before choosing.

When should you hike in Montana?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Montana?

5 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

🇺🇸 United States

Hiking trails in Montana

35 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Montana, United States. Together their route lines cover 544 km. The average route is 15.5 km with 509 m (1,670 ft) of recorded ascent.

35
Trails: 544
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 2.8k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 5 easy (14%), 16 moderate (46%) and 14 hard or expert (40%). No routes in this set are currently classified as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (35), lake (7), coastal (1), panoramic viewpoint (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,835 m (9,301 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. CDT fqhAC, CDT ffj Spotted Bear Route, CDT fccCM - Chief Mountain Route to Canada currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

3.0 km

Steamboat Levee Walking Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

0 m

Steamboat Levee Walking Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
CDT fqhAC	42.2 km	1,486 m	11 hr	Point to point
CDT fccCM - Chief Mountain Route to Canada	44.5 km	1,176 m	11 hr	Point to point
CDT ffj Spotted Bear Route	42.8 km	1,409 m	11 hr	Point to point
Steamboat Levee Walking Trail	3.0 km	0 m	37 min	Point to point
CDT fmcAC	41.3 km	840 m	10 hr	Point to point
Bowman Lake Trail	21.3 km	117 m	4 hr 48 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.