Montana · Hiking

High Park

1.8 mi
round trip
310 ft
climb
6,942 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is High Park open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

High Park is an easy, out-and-back hike in the Judith-Musselshell Ranger District of Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana, about 1.8 miles long with a total elevation gain of 310 feet. The trail runs from a low point of about 6,584 feet to a high of about 6,942 feet, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The route is natural-surface and open to both horses and bikes, and it is not an accessible trail. It works well as a short outing for riders or pack animals, and it stays open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 77°F with lows in the low 40s, while winter highs sit near freezing. That station sits about 1,300 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Deadhorse Creek is about 0.8 miles away, and Hunters Spring Cabin is about 1.2 miles away. Farther out, the South Fork Judith River and Spring Creek campground are both within about 6 miles.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit High Park

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 13°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      32° / 12°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 18°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 24°

      12 wet

    5. May

      58° / 32°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 39°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 43°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 41°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 34°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      52° / 27°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 19°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      30° / 13°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lennep 5 Sw, MT, 22.4 mi away at 5,600 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.