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Elkhorn Mountains
The Elkhorns Geographic Area encompasses the Elkhorn Mountains in Broadwater and Jefferson counties and includes the small mining town of Elkhorn. The nearest population center is Helena, Montana. Many smaller communities also have intimate relationships with the geographic area: Montana City, Clancy, Alhambra, Jefferson City, Boulder, Radersburg, Townsend, Winston, and East Helena. The Elkhorns are surrounded by the Divide Mountains and Boulder Batholith on the west, and the Missouri and Boulder River valleys on the north, east, and, south. The form of the Elkhorn Mountains is rounded and furrowed from extensive weathering. High points are prominent from background northwest, west, and southwest perspectives but cryptic from other vantages. Drainages have carved steep gulches and canyons. The majority of the Elkhorns (north, west, southwest) is a part of a batholith. This geologic history has left the area rich in minerals. Evidence of glaciation is localized as boulder strewn areas of granitic rocks. The remaining approximate quarter (southwest) of the geographic area is underlain by sedimentary rock that lacks the same mineralization as the batholith but is rich in calcareous rock. The landforms are rugged, low mountains with hogback ridges and dry valleys.
More information on the Elkhorn Mountains
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
Dispersed Camping
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Elkhorn Mountains
- Casey Meadows Trail
- Crow Creek Jump Off Trail
- Crow Creek Trail #109
- Eagle Guard Cabin
- Eagle Interpretive Short Loop Trail
- Eagle Interpretive Trail
- Falls Creek Trail
- Iron Mine Trail
- Longfellow Clear Creek Trail
- McClellan Creek Trail
- Montgomery Park Trail
- Poe Park Trail
- Strawberry Lookout Cabin
- Willard Creek Trail
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Elkhorn Mountains
Highlights
- Hunters With Disabilities
These maps show access routes for hunters with disabilities that are licensed as required by the State of Montana. Access requirements and specifics are defined in the first page of this brochure.
