Schley Mountain
- 18.9 mi
- round trip
- 4,636 ft
- climb
- 7,190 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Schley Mountain open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Lolo National Forest.
East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District
Agency alert covering Lolo National Forest · Order 26-003- · USFS · Lolo National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Lolo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Schley Mountain is a hard hike in the Ninemile Ranger District of Montana's Lolo National Forest, about 19 miles long and rising from 3,887 feet to 7,190 feet. The route is out and back, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The trail is open year-round, with a parking area at the Schley Trailhead. The route carries horses and bikes on a natural surface, so plan on the trail itself rather than a developed path. The climb is long and steep, with a total gain of about 4,600 feet. It pairs well with other outings in the area. Indian Ridge and Cedar Peak-Straight Peak are each about 1.4 miles away, and Clearwater Crossing Campground is about 3.3 miles off. Paddlers can find Fish Creek about 4.7 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Granite Peak RV Resort32 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 18.9 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 4,636 ft
- Starts at
- SCHLEY TRAILHEAD (about 5,157 ft)
- Summit
- 7,322 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Time
- About 8.5 hours
Getting there
Park at SCHLEY TRAILHEAD.
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Schley Mountain on Schley Mountain?
About 18.9 mi round trip from SCHLEY TRAILHEAD (about 5,157 ft).
How much elevation gain is on the Schley Mountain?
About 4,636 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Schley Mountain?
It is rated hard.
Where does the Schley Mountain start?
SCHLEY TRAILHEAD (about 5,157 ft).
How long does the Schley Mountain take?
About 8.5 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Schley Mountain?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Schley 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.
