Lena Peak
- 2.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,007 ft
- climb
- 8,356 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Lena Peak 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.
Lena Peak is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, part of the Spotted Bear Ranger District of Flathead National Forest in northwest Montana. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail lies within designated wilderness. The route is about 2.7 miles long, with a one-way climb of about 1,000 feet from a low point of roughly 7,350 feet to the summit at about 8,350 feet. The trail is natural-surface and allows horses, but not bikes. It is not an accessible trail. Several other hikes sit close by, including Bartlett at under a mile and Lena Lake and Holbrook-Shaw Connect at about a mile. For an overnight stay, Owl Creek Cabin is about 6 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Granite Peak RV Resort49 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 2.7 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 1,007 ft
- Summit
- 8,368 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1.5 hours
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Lena Peak on Lena Peak?
About 2.7 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Lena Peak?
About 1,007 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Lena Peak?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Lena Peak take?
About 1.5 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Lena Peak?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Lena Peak
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.
