Montana · Hiking

Moran Basin

22.2 mi
round trip
2,863 ft
climb
6,330 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Moran Basin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Moran Basin, 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.

Moran Basin is a hard hike in the Cabinet Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest, about 22 miles long and rising from roughly 2,400 feet to 6,300 feet. The trail is an out-and-back, and the climb is steep, with about 2,860 feet of elevation gain on the route to the high point. The trail is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is marked as Moran Basin TH 993, with parking at the same name. The trail is open year-round. Bull River Guard Station, a campground, sits about half a mile from the trailhead. Berray Mountain and Pillick Ridge are both hikes within about 2 miles. Dad Peak is about 3 miles away.

Local outfitters

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