Canyon Point
- 5.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,369 ft
- climb
- 7,512 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Canyon Point open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Lolo National Forest.
East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District
Agency alert covering Lolo National Forest · Order 26-003- · USFS · Lolo National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Lolo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Canyon Point is a moderate out-and-back hike in Montana's Seeley Lake Ranger District of Lolo National Forest, about 5 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 1,369 feet. It starts at a low point of about 6,000 feet and climbs to a high of 7,512 feet. The trail is on natural surface and is open to horses. It is managed by the Forest Service and is open year-round, so it works for a visit any time of year. The surrounding area offers several other hikes within a couple of miles, including Conger Creek and Falls-Canyon, each about 0.7 miles away, and Canyon Lake at 1.8 miles. Paddlers can head to the Dry Fork North Fork Blackfoot River, about 4.9 miles off.
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Route details
- Distance
- 5.1 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 1,369 ft
- Summit
- 7,555 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2.5 hours
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Canyon Point on Canyon Point?
About 5.1 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Canyon Point?
About 1,369 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Canyon Point?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Canyon Point take?
About 2.5 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Canyon Point?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Canyon Point
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.
