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Montana · Hiking · Near Whitefish
Dunsire Pass
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 389 ft
- climb
- 5,577 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Dunsire Pass open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.
Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 1-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Dunsire Pass is an easy out-and-back hike in the Tally Lake Ranger District of Flathead National Forest in northwest Montana. The trail rises from about 5,189 feet to about 5,577 feet, a climb of about 390 feet, and covers roughly 1.2 miles round trip. The route is on natural ground, and the trail is open to both horses and bikes. It is managed by the Forest Service, and the official trailhead is called #258 Trailhead. The pass sits within the Forest Service's national forest system, and the land is managed by the agency. The best time to go is from June through October, when the trail is open seasonally. That window also aligns with the most comfortable weather, though typical averages from a nearby weather station run cooler up high. Sylvia Lake Campground is about 4.5 miles away, and Star Meadows Guard Station is about 6 miles out. Elk Basin and Flathead are both within about 3 miles.
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