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A 1.5-mile trail leads you up to fantastic ridge views of Blodgett Canyon.


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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

Point to Point

5,545' 1,690 m

High

5,025' 1,532 m

Low

520' 158 m

Up

13' 4 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Older kids can certainly handle this trail's moderate grades and short length.

Description

This 1.5 mile trail starts at the end of Canyon Creek Road North. At the end of the dirt road, there is a parking area that includes a bathroom, but no water. Water can be obtained from Canyon Creek, but filtering/treatment is advised. You start your hike on the Canyon Creek Trail, but after 20' you'll come to a sign/fork that points to the right for the Blodgett Overlook TR #101.

The trail takes a slow rise up to the ridge with a few switchbacks along the way. Along the way, you'll encounter a few benches that are installed at the best viewpoints. A few years back, this area was the scene of an intense wildfire and the remains of that burn are still evident.

There is a good chance that you may encounter some wildlife, so be prepared. I was challenged by a bull moose on my trip and was very fortunate to have removed myself from the situation. Once you reach the ridge, you'll be rewarded with fantastic views of Blodgett Canyon. Enjoy!

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Donovan Fitzgerald

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#278

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Views of Blodgett Canyon from the Overlook Ridge.
Jul 15, 2017 near Hamilton, MT
Unexpected fauna on the Blodgett Overview Trail.
Jul 15, 2017 near Hamilton, MT

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Jun 3, 2021
Trent Borman
Sep 1, 2020
Matt Culpepper
Overlook at sunset 3mi
Jul 9, 2020
Private User
Jun 30, 2019
Tabby Lei
May 29, 2019
Chad N Veta Hicks
Jul 13, 2017
Donovan Fitzgerald
A relatively easy hike up to a ridge line that contains wonderful views of the Blodgett Valley down below. One aggressive moose along the way... 3mi
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