Windy Mountain Loop

Windy Mountain Loop is in the Highwood Mountains near Great Falls, Montana. The trailhead is in Thain Creek Campground, which means you could easily make your adventure last a day or two.

From the campground, the trail heads north to a junction. Continue straight along trail 431 for about 2 miles along the creek. From here, the views of the tallest Highwood peak, Highwood Baldy, are excellent.

You'll meet another junction on the trail; go left here onto trail 454 towards Windy Mountain Pass. You can take the short climb to the mountain's summit or descend the 3 miles along Thain Creek to the trailhead.

This trail provides great views of the surrounding plains and faraway mountains. Watch your step, though; the path is lined with loose rocks. It's overgrown to the summit, and there are multiple creek crossings.