Meadow Mtn Loop

Meadow Mt. Loop is a 10.7-mile out-and-back route in Montana's Superior Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail climbs steadily from a starting point of about 3,858 feet to a high of 4,264 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,759 feet. The route is rated hard, and the steepest stretch comes at about 2.8 miles, where the grade reaches 20%. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically June through September, when a nearby weather station records typical highs from about 71°F in June to 84°F in July, with lows in the low to mid 40s. That station sits roughly 1,100 feet below the trail's high point, so temperatures up top run cooler. Plan for about five hours on the trail. Packer Creek and West Fork Loop are each about 2.3 miles away, and Deer Creek Campground offers a place to camp about 6.7 miles out. The Saint Regis River, a canoeing destination, is about 6.2 miles away.