Montana · Hiking · Mission Mountains Wilderness

Elk Ridge

22.9 mi
round trip
3,611 ft
climb
6,991 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Elk Ridge is a hard out-and-back hike in Montana's Mission Mountains Wilderness, within the Swan Lake Ranger District of Flathead National Forest. The trail is about 22.9 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 3,611 feet, and it rises from a low point of 3,785 feet to a high point of 6,991 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is on natural surface, with horses allowed. The trailhead is called 9591-8 Elk Ridge TH, and it is open year-round. Plan for a full day or more, and expect a steep climb that makes this a serious outing rather than a short walk. Nearby, Cold Lakes and Hemlock Point are both hikes about 4 miles away, and Glacier Creek offers canoeing roughly 6 miles off. For an overnight base, Old Condon Ranger Station campground sits about 7.6 miles from the trail.

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