Montana · Hiking

Spruce Lake

20.4 mi
round trip
1,008 ft
climb
4,631 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Spruce Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Three Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Spruce Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Three Rivers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Spruce Lake is a hard hike of about 20.4 miles in the Three Rivers Ranger District of Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana. It is an out-and-back route that gains about 1,008 feet, climbing from a low point of 3,340 feet to a high of 4,631 feet. The trailhead is Spruce Lake TH 604 N (Keeler), and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is on natural surface, and the Forest Service's records show it allows horses and bikes. The route stays open from June 1 through October 31, so plan a trip for late spring through fall. Nearby, the Spruce Lake Spur is less than a mile away, and Spar Lake Campground is about 2.6 miles off. Across the line in Idaho, the Thunder Creek hike is roughly 3.6 miles away, and the Bull Lake Area offers fishing about 5.9 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.