Flatiron Ridge
- 2.5 mi
- round trip
- 659 ft
- climb
- 5,892 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Flatiron Ridge open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Flatiron Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers.
Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
Agency closure covering Kootenai National Forest · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Updated Skillet Fire Area, Road, Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Kootenai National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Trail Advisory-Alexander Mountain Trail near Timber Harvest Activities
Agency alert covering Libby Ranger District · USFS · Libby Ranger District
Timberlane Campground Closure
Agency alert covering Libby Ranger District · Order 01-14-05-26-03 · USFS · Libby Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Flatiron Ridge is a 2.5-mile out-and-back hike in the Libby Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 4,387 feet to about 5,892 feet, with a total elevation gain of 659 feet, and is rated easy. The route is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and mountain bikers alike. The climb is steady rather than steep, and the trail makes a straightforward day trip. Rainbow Lake sits just 0.2 miles away, and Flatiron Summit is about 2.2 miles off. Loon Lake Campground, about 3.6 miles away, offers a place to stay. Turner Mountain, roughly 3.5 miles away, rounds out the options for a longer outing.
Local outfitters
- Kootenai River Campground16 mi away
- Indian Springs Montana33 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 2.5 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 659 ft
- Starts at
- FLATIRON RIDGE TH 390 (about 4,387 ft)
- Summit
- 5,893 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- About 1 hour
Getting there
Park at FLATIRON RIDGE TH 390.
Questions about this route
How long is the Flatiron Ridge on Flatiron Mountain?
About 2.5 mi round trip from FLATIRON RIDGE TH 390 (about 4,387 ft).
How much elevation gain is on the Flatiron Ridge?
About 659 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Flatiron Ridge?
It is rated easy.
Where does the Flatiron Ridge start?
FLATIRON RIDGE TH 390 (about 4,387 ft).
How long does the Flatiron Ridge take?
About 1 hour round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Flatiron Mountain
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.
