Beartrap Mountain
- 7.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,177 ft
- climb
- 5,525 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Beartrap Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Beartrap Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers.
Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
Agency closure covering Kootenai National Forest · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Updated Skillet Fire Area, Road, Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Kootenai National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Upper Young Creek Road #7202 Closure
Agency alert covering Rexford Ranger District · Order 01-14-01-26-01 · USFS · Rexford Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Beartrap Mountain is a hard hike in the Rexford Ranger District of the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back that rises about 1,200 feet from a low point of roughly 4,800 feet to a high of about 5,500 feet, covering about 7 miles round trip. The climb is significant, and the trail is natural-surface, so expect a rugged path. Bikes are allowed, which makes it an option for riders as well as hikers. The most comfortable stretch for a visit is typically late spring through early fall. A nearby weather station records typical averages of about 70°F in June and September, with July peaking around 74°F and January averaging near -3°F. The hike opens from about June 1 to October 31, and the Beartrap Ponds trail lies less than a mile away. Climbers can head to Stone Hill and the South Stone-Bikini Area, both within a few miles. For an overnight stay, Camp 32 is about 4.6 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Indian Springs Montana13 mi away
- Kootenai River Campground36 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 7.0 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 1,177 ft
- Summit
- 5,625 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Time
- About 3 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the Beartrap Mountain on Beartrap Mountain?
About 7.0 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Beartrap Mountain?
About 1,177 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Beartrap Mountain?
It is rated hard.
How long does the Beartrap Mountain take?
About 3 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Beartrap Mountain
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.
