Spink Point
- 4.6 mi
- round trip
- 631 ft
- climb
- 7,337 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Spink Point open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. It doesn't name Spink Point, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Annual Food Storage Order
Agency closure covering Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Order 02-00-22-02 · USFS · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District
Agency closure covering Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Order 01020425-01 · USFS · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Montana BDR Alternative Route
Agency alert covering Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · USFS · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Lost Creek Area - Road Closure
Agency alert covering Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · Order 01020826-02 · USFS · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Spink Point is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 4.6 miles in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Montana. The trail rises from a low point of about 7,022 feet to a high of about 7,337 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 631 feet. The route is on natural surface, and the Forest Service allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Mountain Spring Trail lies about 1.5 miles away, and Shylo Gulch Trail is about 3.2 miles off. Paddlers can reach Rock Creek, about 3.3 miles away, and Grizzly Campground is about 4.7 miles from the trail.
Local outfitters
- Granite Peak RV Resort39 mi away
- Copper Court RV Park42 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 4.6 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 631 ft
- Summit
- 7,324 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2 hours
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Spink Point on Spink Point?
About 4.6 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Spink Point?
About 631 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Spink Point?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Spink Point take?
About 2 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Spink Point?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Spink Point
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.
