Krause -13a
Campground
Campground · 0.2 mi from the trail
Montana · Hiking · Near Whitefish
Krause Basin 906
- 0.9 mi
- loop
- 3,856 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
- Easy
- difficulty
- Apr–May, Jul–Oct
- best months
Is Krause Basin 906 open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.
Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 1-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Krause Basin 906 is a 0.88-mile loop trail in Montana. It is managed by the Forest Service.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Blaine Creek Grill
Restaurant
On your way back · 8 mi · Open after 6If it rains Frame Of Reference
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In town
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- Rocky Mountain Outfitter15 mi away
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Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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- Peterson Creek TrailHiking · ~15 min drive
- Krause Basin 904Hiking · ~2 min drive
- Picnic LakesHiking · ~6 min drivePhoto: Forest Service - Northern Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
- Blackfoot LakeHiking · ~5 min drive
- JIMMIE RIDGEHiking · ~15 min drive
- Krause Basin 902Hiking · ~2 min drive
- Krause Basin 901Hiking · ~4 min drive
Best time to visit Krause Basin 906
Best months: April–May and July–October. 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.
Jan
32° / 18°
13 wet · 9 snow
Feb
37° / 19°
10 wet · 6 snow
Mar
45° / 26°
11 wet · 4 snow
Apr
55° / 32°
11 wet · 1 snow
May
65° / 40°
12 wet
Jun
71° / 47°
13 wet
Jul
81° / 51°
8 wet
Aug
81° / 49°
6 wet
Sep
70° / 41°
8 wet
Oct
56° / 31°
11 wet · 1 snow
Nov
41° / 26°
12 wet · 3 snow
Dec
33° / 20°
13 wet · 8 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Creston, MT, 6.2 mi away at 2,935 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
