Ant Flat
- 0.6 mi
- loop
- 25 ft
- climb
- 3,039 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Ant Flat is a short, easy loop hike in the Fortine Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest, about 0.6 miles long and rising just 25 feet from its low point of 3,022 feet to a high of 3,039 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open from about April 1 to November 28. The route is a loop, so it starts and ends at the same point. It's a gentle walk with almost no climb, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding area. Bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and riders alike. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Fortine run to highs around 84°F in July and 83°F in August, with lows near 50°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 30°F. Ant Flat B, a mountain biking route, sits just 0.1 mile away. Murphy Lake is about 1.4 miles off, and Dickey Lake Overlook and North Dickey Lake campground are both within about 2 miles.
