West Mountain Creek
- 6.0 mi
- round trip
- 120 ft
- climb
- 7,166 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is West Mountain Creek 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.
West Mountain Creek is a 6-mile out-and-back hike on natural surface in the Ninemile Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in western Montana. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route gains about 120 feet of elevation over the course of the trip, making it an easy walk with a gentle climb from a low point of about 5,944 feet to a high of about 7,166 feet. The trail is open year-round, and it is a popular ride for cyclists as well as hikers. Bikes are allowed, and the trail's natural surface suits both foot traffic and wheels. The Ninemile Divide Trail lies just 0.8 miles away, and the 9 Mile Divide Trail is about 2.7 miles off. Stark Mountain is roughly 3.1 miles away for another outing, and Kreis Pond Campground is about 7 miles away for an overnight stay.
Local outfitters
- Granite Peak RV Resort22 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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