Wicked Creek Loop

Total Miles
17.8

Elevation

2,311.49 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer

Trail Overview

Open Dates: 7/16-9/14. Wicked Creek Loop is in the Absaroka Range and part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest on the Eastern side of the Paradise Valley, South of Livingston, Montana. Beginning at Mill Creek Road near the entrance to Snowbank Campground, after 1.9 miles there is a fork. Wicked Creek Loop can be traveled in either direction, both returning to this fork. The trail is mostly smooth and even. There are some narrow sections with tight turns and steep drop-offs along with some short areas of difficult loose terrain, including some stray small logs near these steep drop-offs, so this may not be ideal for new motorcycle riders. Overall, this is an easy leisurely loop. There is history of logging and wildfire in the area. The reward is wonderful views of the valley and peaks to the South. Cellular service is mostly non-existent here, spotty at best in areas, so plan ahead with offline maps before your trip.

Photos of Wicked Creek Loop

Wicked Creek Loop
Wicked Creek Loop

Difficulty

There are some narrow sections with tight turns, steep drop-offs along with some short areas of difficult loose terrain including some stray small logs near these steep drop-offs so this may not be ideal for new motorcycle riders.

History

There is evidence of logging and wildfires in the area.

Technical Rating

3

Access Description

From Highway 89 turn Southeast on Mill Creek Rd. The turn off of the highway is in a curve and easy to miss. Travel about 11.5 miles to parking on the left. The trailhead is across the road from the parking area and just a short distance past the parking area on Mill Creek Rd near the entrance to Snowbank Campground

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