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17.9 miles
Distance
3,685 ft
Climb
-5,093 ft
Descent
06:36:06
Avg time
-1,409 ft
Altitude change
3,232 ft
Altitude min
7,044 ft
Altitude max
4,641 ft
Altitude start
3,232 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-83%
Grade max
99.4%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2,844 ft
Distance flat
06:36:06
Avg time

Gunsight Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glacier National Park
    Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #43757 in Hiking [+]
    • #165708 in Trail Running
    • #29420 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #486 in Hiking · Montana [+]
    • #1,853 in Trail Running
    • #1,316 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Gunsight Pass is a 18 mile black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Glacier National Park Montana. Nearby: restrooms and a hut. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 hours36 minutes to complete this trail.

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Hut or cabinRestrooms
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gunsight Pass located?
      Gunsight Pass is located in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States. It is part of the Glacier National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.66708, -113.63594.
      ▼ How hard is Gunsight Pass?
      Gunsight Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gunsight Pass?
      Gunsight Pass has 3,685 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5,093 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,232 ft to 7,044 ft.
      ▼ Is Gunsight Pass a point to point trail?
      Gunsight Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gunsight Pass?
      Gunsight Pass is 17.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gunsight Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gunsight Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gunsight Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gunsight Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Gunsight Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 hours 57 minutes to hike Gunsight Pass. The trail is 17.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gunsight Pass?
      Gunsight Pass is a moderately popular trail. There have been 52 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 52 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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