Montana · Hiking

Quigg Peak

2.1 mi
round trip
662 ft
climb
8,409 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Quigg Peak is an easy out-and-back hike in the Missoula Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in western Montana, about 2 miles from the trailhead. The route rises from a low point of 7,785 feet to a high point of 8,409 feet, a climb of about 660 feet over a 2.1-mile round trip. The trail is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. For a longer outing, Butte Cabin Ridge lies about 1.3 miles away. Bitterroot Flat Campground and Wahlquist Ridge are each about 3.9 miles off, and Harrys Flat Campground is about 4.3 miles away.

Route details

Distance
2.1 mi round trip
Climbing
About 662 ft
Summit
8,415 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 1 hour

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Quigg Peak on Quigg Peak?

About 2.1 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Quigg Peak?

About 662 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Quigg Peak?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Quigg Peak take?

About 1 hour round trip.

When is the best time for the Quigg Peak?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Quigg Peak

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.