Limestone Pass
- 21.3 mi
- round trip
- 4,031 ft
- climb
- 7,484 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Limestone Pass 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.
Limestone Pass is a hard hike in the Seeley Lake Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in Montana, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 5,177 feet to 7,484 feet, a total gain of 4,031 feet over a distance of 21.3 miles. The trail is natural-surfaced, and the pass is open year-round. The climb is long and steep, so plan on a full day or more. The nearest town is Seeley Lake, and the pass sits within the Seeley Lake Ranger District. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Center Creek, Center Ridge - A and Middle Fork Monture Creek. Monture Creek, a canoeing route, is about 5.5 miles away.
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