Montana · Hiking

Lantern Ridge

11.2 mi
round trip
1,788 ft
climb
6,908 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Lantern Ridge open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Lolo National Forest.

  • East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District

    Agency alert covering Lolo National Forest · Order 26-003- · USFS · Lolo National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Lolo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lantern Ridge is a hard hike in the Missoula Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in Montana. The route is an out-and-back of about 11 miles, with a total elevation gain of roughly 1,790 feet. It rises from a low point of about 4,388 feet to a high of about 6,908 feet on the ridge. The trail is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, according to Forest Service records. The land is managed by the Forest Service, and the trail is open year round. For a longer outing, West Fork Butte lies about 3 miles away, and Lolo Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 3.5 miles off. Lolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area is about 5.8 miles away. Climbers can find Palace Wall about 4.4 miles from the ridge.

Local outfitters

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