Montana · Hiking

Alpine Big Hawk

3.1 mi
round trip
209 ft
climb
6,586 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 15 h ago

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The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.

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

Alpine Big Hawk is a 3.1-mile out-and-back hike in the Swan Lake Ranger District of Montana's Flathead National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 5,977 feet to about 6,586 feet, a climb of 209 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surfaced and does not allow horses or bikes. It is open from June 1 to September 30, so plan a trip for summer and early fall. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Echo - Broken Leg at 2.1 miles and Wheeler Creek at 2.2 miles. In-Thlam-Keh Lake is about 2.7 miles away, and Graves Creek Campground is about 3.6 miles away.