Start
2579 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
46.27, -112.84 · rel 19113149
46.27, -112.84 · rel 19113149
CDT - Idaho & Montana Section
1.559,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Montana · 46.27°N ·
112.84°W
1.559,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
40
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
14× summit
3× viewpoint
1× monument
2× Water
Red Mountain
summit ·
35 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Redrock Falls
viewpoint ·
39 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Jackson Glacier Overlook
viewpoint ·
48 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Bald Hill
summit ·
49 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Horse Prairie Mountain
summit ·
52 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Lionhead
summit ·
56 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Green Mountain
summit ·
67 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Lionhead
summit ·
73 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
John Frank Stevens
monument ·
81 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Dana Spring
Water ·
81 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Rittel Mountain
summit ·
98 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Elk Mountain
summit ·
102 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
7277 ft
summit ·
118 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Westward View
viewpoint ·
120 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Little Table Mountain
summit ·
147 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Limekiln Hill
summit ·
149 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Granite Butte
summit ·
166 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
7643 ft
summit ·
173 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
Scenic Point
summit ·
221 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
The Most Distant Fountain
Water ·
227 m off route
1.559,7 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1306 m
–
2754 m
0 km
779,9 km
1.559,7 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2398 m elevation
Halfway
2094 m elevation
Three quarters
1980 m elevation
Finish
1306 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
CDT - Idaho & Montana Section is 1,559.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, CDT - Idaho & Montana Section takes approximately 388h 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.