Montana · Hiking

Cinnamon Bear Point

2.0 mi
round trip
260 ft
climb
7,039 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Cinnamon Bear 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.

Cinnamon Bear Point is an easy out-and-back hike in the Missoula Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in western Montana, about 2 miles long with a total elevation gain of 260 feet. The trail starts at a low point of about 6,872 feet and reaches a high of about 7,039 feet, making it a short, gentle climb that works well as a quick outing or a warm-up before a longer day on the forest's trails. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. For a base, Harrys Flat Campground sits about 2 miles away. Cinnamon Bear Ridge and Butte Cabin Creek are both within about 2.5 miles, and Dalles Campground is roughly 3.6 miles off.

Local outfitters

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

Route details

Distance
2.0 mi round trip
Climbing
About 260 ft
Summit
7,044 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 1 hour

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Cinnamon Bear Point on Cinnamon Bear Point?

About 2.0 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Cinnamon Bear Point?

About 260 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Cinnamon Bear Point?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Cinnamon Bear Point take?

About 1 hour round trip.

When is the best time for the Cinnamon Bear Point?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Cinnamon Bear 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.