Name: Storm Castle Mountain Trail #92
Rating: 4.5

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During winter, the road to the trailhead is closed, but there is a parking area outside the closed gate. When this gate is closed, this will add approximately 2 miles of dirt road hiking along the Gallatin River to get to the trailhead.

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Storm Castle is a fairly easy out-and-back hike with a steady, constant altitude change over the course of the trail. There are many great views of the surrounding hills and mountains in the distance, and the views of the Gallatin River and the canyon keep improving as you approach the top of the "castle".

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Land Manager: USFS - Gallatin National Forest Office

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4.5 from 11 votes

#2

in Garnet Mountain

#6900

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4.5 from 11 votes

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#2

in Garnet Mountain

#179

in Montana

#6,900

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Sep 7, 2024

Gretchen Kroh

5mi

Jul 31, 2023

Daniel Kilibarda

Jun 2, 2023

J Hollada

May 15, 2021

Will Brandin

2.4mi — 1h 50m

Sep 24, 2019

Sara Wells

2h 25m

Jun 6, 2019

Eric Harrill

4.8mi

Sep 6, 2018

Melissa Britton

Beautiful views from the top. The flying ants made it less then ideal. I went down to the hole in the wall where the views were perfect, it was co… 4.8mi

Aug 1, 2018

Dave C

4.8mi

Jun 24, 2018

Dawn Hanna

Scenic hike, gorgeous views! Gradual incline for almost 2K vertical gain. Worth it to stand on the castle rock for spectacular views! 5.2mi — 3h 12m

Jun 23, 2018

Rachel Stinson

I think it was about 2.5 miles one way. Its a pretty simple hike. It took us about 45 minutes to get up. Great views! 5mi — 2h 00m

Dec 27, 2017

Kolby Reed

Jul 23, 2017

Chelsea Cada

Harder than I thought. Got some pussytoes seeds. Saw lots of bee-balm and golden rod. 2.2mi

Jun 25, 2017

Haley Heel

2h 00m

May 6, 2017

Bethany Triemstra

Jul 11, 2016

Charlie Olson

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Storm Castle Mountain Trail #92

“A beautiful trail leading to an iconic landmark along the Gallatin River. ”

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7,261' 2,213 m

5,437' 1,657 m

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