Krinklehorn
- 27.0 mi
- round trip
- 2,577 ft
- climb
- 7,392 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Krinklehorn open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Krinklehorn, so check the source for the area it covers.
Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
Agency closure covering Kootenai National Forest · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Updated Skillet Fire Area, Road, Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Kootenai National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Krinklehorn is a hard hike of about 27 miles in the Fortine Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest. It is an out-and-back route that rises from about 4,000 feet to a high point near 7,400 feet, giving it a one-way elevation gain of about 2,600 feet. The trail is open year-round and has a natural surface. Bikes and horses are both allowed. The trailhead is numbered 358, and it is the natural starting point for this trip. The climb starts gently, but the trail quickly becomes more demanding. That makes it a route for those who want a serious outing on a single day, with the high point in the middle of the trip. The surrounding district is dotted with other trails, so it works well as a base for exploring more of the area. Williams Creek and North Fork Deep Creek both lie within about 2 miles. Grave Creek Campground and North Dickey Lake are within about 8 miles.
Local outfitters
- Indian Springs Montana14 mi away
- North American RV Park & Yurt Village43 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Keep exploring — more trails worth the drive
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North Fork Deep Creek
~3 min drive
7.26-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 688 ft elevation gain.
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Williams Creek
~4 min drive
17.02-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 1,926 ft elevation gain.
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BIRCH X-C SKI LOOP A
~5 min drive
1.4-mile out-and-back ski trail in Montana with 468 ft gain/loss
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Williams
~3 min drive
4.00-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 1,064 ft gain
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Deep Creek
~5 min drive
8.61-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 3,389 feet of elevation gain.
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Miistakiistsi
~11 min drive
2.42-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 336 ft gain
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DEEP CREEK X-C SKI
~8 min drive
8.12-mile out-and-back ski trail in Montana with 2,243 ft elevation gain and loss.
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Laughing Water
~7 min drive
11.26-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 4,000 ft elevation gain.
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Patrick's Ridge
~12 min drive
0.76-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 548 ft elevation gain.
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GRAVE CREEK SNOWMOBL STAHL
~9 min drive
5.26-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 2,171 ft elevation gain and loss.
Route details
- Distance
- 27.0 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 2,577 ft
- Starts at
- KRINKLEHORN TH 358 (about 6,710 ft)
- Summit
- 7,403 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Time
- About 10 hours
Getting there
Park at KRINKLEHORN TH 358.
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Krinklehorn on Deep Mountain?
About 27.0 mi round trip from KRINKLEHORN TH 358 (about 6,710 ft).
How much elevation gain is on the Krinklehorn?
About 2,577 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Krinklehorn?
It is rated hard.
Where does the Krinklehorn start?
KRINKLEHORN TH 358 (about 6,710 ft).
How long does the Krinklehorn take?
About 10 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Krinklehorn?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Deep Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
