How long is Beehive Basin (Big Sky)?

6.4 miles, out & back, with about 1,500 feet of elevation gain — roughly 2 hr 53 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Beehive Basin (Big Sky)?

It's rated Moderate. a wildflower basin under the Spanish Peaks

Where is Beehive Basin (Big Sky)?

Beehive Basin (Big Sky) is in Montana. a wildflower basin under the Spanish Peaks

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Beehive Basin (Big Sky)

Montana

Distance6.4 mi

Est. time~2 hr 53 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,500 ft

RouteOut & back

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Beehive Basin (Big Sky) is a moderate 6.4-mile out & back hike in Montana with about 1,500 ft of elevation gain. a wildflower basin under the Spanish Peaks.

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