Krause Basin 904

Krause Basin 904 is a short, moderate hike in northwest Montana on National Forest Service land, about 5.5 miles from the town of Jessup. The trail is 4.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of just 5 feet, so it is essentially flat. That makes it an easy way to move from one of the Krause Basin routes to another, rather than a climb with a high point. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. A nearby weather station in Creston, at a lower elevation, records typical July and August highs around 81°F with lows in the low 50s, and September brings highs near 70°F with fewer wet days. Winter is cold and snowy, with typical highs around 32°F in January and 33°F in December, and snow on 8 to 9 days in each of those months. The hike is rated moderate, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes are allowed, so it works for riders as well as hikers. The trip is estimated to take about 1.5 hours, and the trail stays open year-round. Krause Basin 903 is half a mile away and Krause Basin 902 is about a mile off, with Krause Basin 905 and 901 a little farther. For camping, the View Improvement Logging Disp. Camp is about 8.6 miles away.