Route descriptions
HighlanderHercules
The approximately 54-mile adventure with a 9.970 ft of ascend starts in the city of Kalispell.
- Your 54-mile-long route starts from Blacktail Mountain and leads you to your first checkpoint, which is located at Emmons Creek Rd.
- Your next stop will be Aspen Meadow Farm, where you will relax and gather energy for the following days of your backpacking adventure.
- Lake Mary Ronan will be your next checkpoint. There, the stunning nature abundant with wildflowers and wildlife will amaze you.
- From Lake Mary Ronan, you'll go back to Aspen Meadow Farm and to the finish at Blacktail Mountain.
- Afterwards, you will be able to share your experiences with other fellow HIGHLANDERs at the finisher party that will take place in Bias Brewing in Kalispell.
HighlanderPegasus
The 3-day-long adventure will take you through approximately 38-mile-long backpacking route with around 4.353 ft of ascend.
- Flathead Ridge Ranch will be the start of your 38-mile-long backpacking journey, and your first checkpoint will be at Tripp Ranch.
- On your way to Welcome Spring which is your next checkpoint, you will overlook Little Bitterroot River and many more natural wonders of Flathead National Forest.
- You will become a HIGHLANDER at the finish located on Browns Meadow Rd.
- Afterwards, you will be able to share your experiences with other fellow HIGHLANDERs at the finisher party that will take place in Bias Brewing in Kalispell.
