Goat Mountain
- 4.7 mi
- round trip
- 2,038 ft
- climb
- 5,416 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Goat Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Three Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Goat Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Ross Creek Cedars Road Closure & Storm Damage Update
Agency closure covering Three Rivers Ranger District · Order 01-14-04-26-08 · USFS · Three Rivers Ranger District
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
Spar Lake Road #384 Road Closed to Motorized Vehicles
Agency alert covering Three Rivers Ranger District · Order 01-14-04-26-04 · USFS · Three Rivers Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Three Rivers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Goat Mountain is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Three Rivers Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest, about 4.7 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 2,038 feet. The trail starts at Goat Mountain TH 148, which is open from May 1 through November 30, and the route rises from a low point of about 3,379 feet to a high of about 5,416 feet. The trail is a natural-surface route that allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. That makes it a flexible option for a day on foot or on horseback, with the climb spread across the full length of the out-and-back. Several other outings sit within a few miles. Callahan Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 2.7 miles away, and the Goat Creek and Grouse Lake hikes are both within about 4 miles. For an overnight stay, Spar Lake Campground is roughly 9 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Kootenai River Campground7 mi away
- Nordman Resort48 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 4.7 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 2,038 ft
- Starts at
- GOAT MOUNTAIN TH 148 (about 3,379 ft)
- Summit
- 5,420 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2.5 hours
Getting there
Park at GOAT MOUNTAIN TH 148.
Questions about this route
How long is the Goat Mountain on Goat Mountain?
About 4.7 mi round trip from GOAT MOUNTAIN TH 148 (about 3,379 ft).
How much elevation gain is on the Goat Mountain?
About 2,038 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Goat Mountain?
It is rated moderate.
Where does the Goat Mountain start?
GOAT MOUNTAIN TH 148 (about 3,379 ft).
How long does the Goat Mountain take?
About 2.5 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Goat 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.
