Easily accessed from Interstate 15, this trail takes you to the location of an old Forest Service lookout (no longer there). Great views from the top of the mountain.
Point of Interest
Easily accessed from Interstate 15, this trail takes you to the location of an old Forest Service lookout (no longer there). Great views from the top of the mountain.
Length: 3.6 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
trail may be inaccessible until June 15th due to snow
Location: 12 miles north of Butte, MT., In Deerlodge National Forest, 12 mi. N of Butte, on FS Rd. #638.
County: Jefferson
State: MT
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
From Butte, take Interstate 15 north to Helena and exit at Elk Park. Turn right and then left onto Frontage Road paralleling the interstate for approximately four miles, then take a right turn onto Forest Road #1538. Visitors can drive up the road past the gate for another mile, however, the road is not suitable for two wheel vehicles. This would add approximately another mile of walking to the hike.
Average Grade: 13%
Maximum Grade: 20%
Elevation High: 8821 Feet
Elevation Low: 6600 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 24 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil
Year Designated: 1979
