Montana · Hiking

Swan Divide

12.0 mi
loop
1,218 ft
climb
6,637 ft
high point
Loop
route

Is Swan Divide 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.

Swan Divide is a 12-mile loop hike on natural surface in the Seeley Lake Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in western Montana. It climbs from about 5,550 feet to 6,637 feet, a total gain of 1,218 feet, and is a hard route. The trail is open year-round and takes about 4.5 hours to complete. Bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and riders alike. The nearest town is Seeley Lake, and the Forest Service manages the land. The loop starts and ends at the same point, so there's no need to pick a direction. The climb is steady, with the high point around 6,600 feet. The route makes a good anchor for a day spent exploring the surrounding trails. Morrell Creek is under a mile away, and Grizzly Basin is about 1.2 miles off. Mountain bikers can ride at Rice Ridge, and paddlers can put in on the Clearwater River, roughly 3.8 miles away.

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