Montana · Hiking

S. Fork Hoover

5.9 mi
round trip
9,274 ft
climb
6,920 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 15 h ago

Is S. Fork Hoover open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

S. Fork Hoover is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana. The trail is about 5.9 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,468 feet, taking you from a low point of about 5,400 feet to a high of about 6,920 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, around 0.56 miles in, with a grade of about 25 percent. The trail is open year-round and is managed by the Forest Service. It is a natural-surface route, and both horses and bikes are allowed. It is not an accessible trail. Several other outings sit close by. Middle Fk Hoover is about 1.4 miles away, and Pioneer Ridge and N Fk Hoover are each within about 2 miles. Aspen Campground, about 2.6 miles off, offers a place to camp.