Kreis Pond Blue Loop - A

Kreis Pond Blue Loop - A is a moderate, out-and-back hike of about 4 miles in the Ninemile Ranger District of Montana's Lolo National Forest. The route rises from a low point of 3,689 feet to a high of 4,120 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 432 feet. The trail is a natural surface route and is open year-round. It is managed by the Forest Service and is also used for biking, so riders can share the path with hikers. For comfortable weather, late spring through early fall works best. Typical averages from the nearby Alberton weather station run from highs around 68°F in May to about 76°F in September, with July and August near 87°F. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet below the route, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. Kreis Pond Campground is about 1.8 miles away, and the Kreis Pond Red Loop and Kreis Pond Green Loop mountain biking routes are within about 2 miles. The Ch-Paa-Qn Peak hike is about 2.3 miles off.