Sixmile
- 5.0 mi
- round trip
- 955 ft
- climb
- 6,372 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Sixmile 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.
Sixmile is a 5-mile out-and-back hike in the Ninemile Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in western Montana. The trail rises from about 5,650 feet to roughly 6,370 feet, a climb of about 950 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land, and the route is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, making it a flexible option for riders and pack animals. It's a straightforward route with a steady climb, and the high point sits about halfway up the trip. Several other outings lie within a few miles. Valley Creek 1300 path, a mountain biking route, is about 2.4 miles away, and the Valley Creek 1300 section of heavey alder hike is about 2.6 miles off. Ch-Paa-Qn Peak is about 4.6 miles away, and Kreis Pond Campground, about 5.9 miles away, offers a place to stay.
Local outfitters
- Granite Peak RV Resort13 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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