Tower
- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 396 ft
- climb
- 7,842 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Tower 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.
Tower is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Seeley Lake Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in Montana, about 2.4 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 396 feet. The trail starts at a low point of about 7,280 feet and climbs to a high point of about 7,842 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. It is a natural-surface route, and both horses and bikes are allowed. The climb is gentle, so the hike works well as a quick outing. East Spread lies about a mile away, and Conger Point and Canyon Lake are each about 2.2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Big Nelson Campground Complex is roughly 8.7 miles away.
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Route details
- Distance
- 2.4 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 396 ft
- Summit
- 7,899 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- About 1 hour
Season
Season: Year-round.
Other routes up East Spread Mountain
Questions about this route
How long is the Tower on East Spread Mountain?
About 2.4 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Tower?
About 396 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Tower?
It is rated easy.
How long does the Tower take?
About 1 hour round trip.
When is the best time for the Tower?
Year-round.
How many routes go up East Spread Mountain?
2: East Spread and Tower.
Conditions and forecast on East Spread Mountain
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.
