Montana · Hiking

Lydia Pinkham

18.9 mi
round trip
6,015 ft
climb
6,690 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Lydia Pinkham open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Lydia Pinkham, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Lydia Pinkham is a hard hike in the Rexford Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back that gains about 6,000 feet in elevation over roughly 19 miles, starting from a low point of about 3,700 feet and reaching a high of about 6,700 feet. The trail has a natural surface, and bikes are allowed. It is not accessible. The climb is a significant challenge, and the trail is long enough that planning is important. For an out-and-back, the total gain is about 6,000 feet. Nearby, the Koocanusa Trail and Buckin Mule Trail are both within about 5 miles. For camping, McGuire Mtn. Lookout Rental sits about 6 miles away, and Camp 32 is about 7 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Route details

Distance
18.9 mi round trip
Climbing
About 6,015 ft
Starts at
LYDIA PINKHAM TH 800 (about 5,150 ft)
Summit
6,713 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 9.5 hours

Getting there

Park at LYDIA PINKHAM TH 800.

Questions about this route

How long is the Lydia Pinkham on Lydia Mountain?

About 18.9 mi round trip from LYDIA PINKHAM TH 800 (about 5,150 ft).

How much elevation gain is on the Lydia Pinkham?

About 6,015 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Lydia Pinkham?

It is rated hard.

Where does the Lydia Pinkham start?

LYDIA PINKHAM TH 800 (about 5,150 ft).

How long does the Lydia Pinkham take?

About 9.5 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Lydia 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.