Montana · Hiking

Troy Walking Path

1.8 mi
loop
22 ft
climb
2,021 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 23 h ago

Is Troy Walking Path open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Three Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Troy Walking Path, 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.

Troy Walking Path is a 1.8-mile loop in the Three Rivers Ranger District of Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is paved, accessible and rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 22 feet. It is a short, low-impact outing that works well as a warm-up or a break between longer outings in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Troy show July highs around 87°F with lows near 49°F, while September cools to highs around 75°F with fewer wet days. Bikes are allowed, and the trail is accessible. Nearby, Alvord Lake and Starry Goat are both within about 2 miles. Callahan Creek offers canoeing about 3.4 miles away, and Yaak River Campground (MT) is about 6.4 miles off.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Troy Walking Path

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 23°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 24°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 28°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 33°

      9 wet

    5. May

      70° / 40°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 46°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 49°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 48°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 42°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 35°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 29°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 23°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Troy, MT, 0.2 mi away at 1,929 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.