Montana · Hiking · Mission Mountains Wilderness

Jocko

16.0 mi
round trip
1,946 ft
climb
6,630 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.

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Jocko is a hard hike in Montana's Mission Mountains Wilderness, part of the Swan Lake Ranger District of Flathead National Forest. It is a 16-mile out-and-back with a 1,946-foot elevation gain, taking you from a low point of 4,843 feet to a high of 6,630 feet. The route is on natural surface and is open year-round. The trail is in designated wilderness, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding land. Horses are allowed, which makes it an option for riders as well as backpackers. Crystal Lake and Lindbergh are both within about 2 miles of the trail, and Beaver Lake is about 4 miles away. Lindbergh Lake Campground, about 5 miles off, is the closest place to camp.

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