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OSM map layer · LineString
44.78, -112.53 · rel 19113149
44.78, -112.53 · rel 19113149
CDT - Idaho & Montana Section
486,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Montana · 44.78°N ·
112.53°W
486,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× summit
1× viewpoint
1× Water
Horse Prairie Mountain
summit ·
52 m off route
486,7 km
100%
Lionhead
summit ·
56 m off route
486,7 km
100%
Lionhead
summit ·
73 m off route
486,7 km
100%
Elk Mountain
summit ·
102 m off route
486,7 km
100%
Westward View
viewpoint ·
120 m off route
486,7 km
100%
Little Table Mountain
summit ·
147 m off route
486,7 km
100%
The Most Distant Fountain
Water ·
227 m off route
486,7 km
100%
Taylor Mountain
summit ·
313 m off route
486,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
CDT - Idaho & Montana Section is 486.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, CDT - Idaho & Montana Section takes approximately 121h 5min to complete.
No, CDT - Idaho & Montana Section is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
CDT - Idaho & Montana Section starts near coordinates 44.4083, -111.0493.
CDT - Idaho & Montana Section is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, CDT - Idaho & Montana Section is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.