Conner Creek

Conner Creek is a hard hike in the Spotted Bear Ranger District of Montana's Flathead National Forest, within the Hungry Horse Reservoir area. The Bureau of Reclamation manages the land, and the trail is about 15 miles long with roughly 760 feet of elevation gain, so it works as an out-and-back. The route starts at around 3,700 feet and reaches a high point near 4,467 feet. It is a natural surface trail and allows horses and bikes. It is not accessible, so plan accordingly. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Swan Lake weather station show July highs around 82°F with lows near 48°F, while winter highs there hover around 30°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Peter's Creek Campground is about 2 miles away, and Heinrude Dispersed Camp South Point and South Beach are within 3 miles. For more hiking, Soldier Creek and Forest Creek are both about 6 miles off.