Flattop Trail vs Upper Gray Wolf River Trail
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Flattop Trail | Upper Gray Wolf River Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 1.5 mi2 km | 11.0 mi19 km |
| Elevation gain | 1,381 ft421 m | 3,973 ft1,211 m |
| Typical duration | 1 day | 2 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | — | Regional |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Best time to hike | Best from June to August | Best from July to July |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Flattop Trail vs Upper Gray Wolf River Trail: which should you hike?
At 11.0 mi19 km, Upper Gray Wolf River Trail is the longer route — roughly 10.0 mi16 km more than Flattop Trail (1.5 mi2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Flattop Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.