Gates of the Mountains Wilderness
Limestone-cliff canyons above the Missouri — the wilderness where the Mann Gulch fire made history.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Montana, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Limestone canyon forest (1,100–2,400 m)
- Best season
- June – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Limestone canyon forest (1,100–2,400 m)
- Best season: June – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Limestone-cliff canyons above the Missouri — the wilderness where the Mann Gulch fire made history.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Limestone canyon forest (1,100–2,400 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Gates of the Mountains Wilderness trip tools
Popular pursuits at Gates of the Mountains Wilderness
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
