Montana · Hiking

Allen Peak

9.2 mi
round trip
2,130 ft
climb
6,740 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Allen Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Allen Peak, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Allen Peak is a hard hike in Montana's Kootenai National Forest, within the Libby Ranger District. It rises to 6,740 feet from a low point of about 3,175 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,130 feet over a round-trip route of about 9.2 miles. The trail is an out-and-back, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and riders alike. It is open from June 1 through November 30, with a trailhead at Allen Peak TH 466. Porcupine Ridge lies about 0.7 miles away, and the Silver Butte Fisher River is about 1.3 miles away for paddlers. Waloven and Porcupine Creek are both within about 2 miles. For camping, Lake Creek Campground is about 6.3 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Route details

Distance
9.2 mi round trip
Climbing
About 2,130 ft
Starts at
ALLEN PEAK TH 466 (about 3,674 ft)
Summit
6,740 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 4 hours

Getting there

Park at ALLEN PEAK TH 466.

Questions about this route

How long is the Allen Peak on Allen Peak?

About 9.2 mi round trip from ALLEN PEAK TH 466 (about 3,674 ft).

How much elevation gain is on the Allen Peak?

About 2,130 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Allen Peak?

It is rated hard.

Where does the Allen Peak start?

ALLEN PEAK TH 466 (about 3,674 ft).

How long does the Allen Peak take?

About 4 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Allen Peak

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.