Montana · Hiking · Bob Marshall Wilderness

Albino

4.8 mi
round trip
596 ft
climb
5,382 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

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Albino is a 4.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, part of the Spotted Bear Ranger District of Flathead National Forest in northwest Montana. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail sits within designated wilderness. The route rises from about 4,750 feet to about 5,382 feet, a gain of 596 feet one way. It is a moderate hike on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not, and the trail is not accessible. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Lindbergh Lake weather station show July and August highs around 78°F with lows near 50°F and only about seven wet days a month. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the ridge run cooler. Tango Point is about a mile away, and Brownie and Big Salmon Creek are both within about 5 miles. For an overnight base, Barber Creek Road/Foothills Trail Access is about 6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Albino

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 16°

      19 wet · 17 snow

    2. Feb

      34° / 17°

      16 wet · 14 snow

    3. Mar

      42° / 23°

      16 wet · 11 snow

    4. Apr

      50° / 30°

      14 wet · 6 snow

    5. May

      60° / 38°

      14 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      68° / 45°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 50°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 49°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 41°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      51° / 32°

      12 wet · 3 snow

    11. Nov

      38° / 24°

      16 wet · 10 snow

    12. Dec

      29° / 16°

      19 wet · 16 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lindbergh Lake, MT, 13.6 mi away at 4,320 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.