Stillwater River Trail
1 days · 23.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Stillwater River Trail is known for
This 23.9-mile route in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness gains about 4,501 feet. Its length and sustained elevation change make it a moderate backpacking trip.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 17,070 ft to 27,835 ft over 23.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 17.5 mi · 73%
- Downhill 3.1 mi · 13%
- Flat 3.3 mi · 14%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Stillwater River Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Stillwater River Trail scores 19/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Stillwater River Trail?
The Stillwater River Trail climbs roughly 4,501 ft total — about 188 ft per mile, topping out near 8,488 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from the USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails dataset (EDW), a work of the US federal government in the public domain. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.