Montana · Hiking · Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

Lost Fish

3.5 mi
round trip
3 ft
climb
7,205 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Lost Fish open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. It doesn't name Lost Fish, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Lost Fish is a 3.5-mile out-and-back hike in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, part of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest in Montana. The route runs through the Darby and Moose Creek ranger districts, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced, and the climb is gentle, with a total elevation gain of about 3 feet from the low point at 6,680 feet to the high point at 7,205 feet. The hike is rated moderate, and the route is short enough to fit into a day of exploring the surrounding wilderness. The nearest town is Darby, and the trail lies within the wilderness boundary, so plan on a trip that stays within the backcountry. Several other hikes sit within about 1.5 miles, including Bear Lakes and Bear Creek. Schumaker Campground is about 3.5 miles away for an overnight stay. Climbers can find Clearcut Boulders roughly 9 miles off.