Spread Mountain
- 14.4 mi
- round trip
- 3,743 ft
- climb
- 7,971 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Spread 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.
Spread Mountain is a hard out-and-back hike in Montana's Lolo National Forest, within the Seeley Lake Ranger District. The trail stretches about 14 miles, rising from a low point of 4,194 feet to a high point of 7,971 feet, for a one-way elevation gain of 3,743 feet. It is managed by the Forest Service and sits in the high country, and the parking is at the Monture Creek Trailhead, which stays open year-round. The trail is a natural-surface route that allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a versatile option for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Several other hikes start close by. Monture is about 0.1 mile away, Work Center about 0.4 mile, and Center Ridge about 0.5 mile. For paddling, Monture Creek is about 2.4 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Granite Peak RV Resort48 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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