Mountain · 2 routes
Canuck Peak
6,935 ft · Montana
- Summit
- 6,935 ft
- Routes
- 2 ways up
- Season
- June 1 – September 30
Routes up Canuck Peak
- Rock CandyEasyFrom AMERICAN MTN TH 440 (about 6,476 ft) · about 474 ft of climbing1.3 mi round tripSee the route
- American MountainHardFrom AMERICAN MTN TH 440 (about 6,083 ft) · about 792 ft of climbing6.8 mi round tripSee the route
| Rock Candy | American Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | AMERICAN MTN TH 440 | AMERICAN MTN TH 440 |
| Climbing | About 474 ft | About 792 ft |
| Round trip | 1.3 mi | 6.8 mi |
| Difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Terrain | Hike | Hike |
| Season | — | June 1 – September 30 |
About Canuck Peak
Canuck Peak is a summit in northwestern Montana, within the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The closest town is Moyie Springs, Idaho, about 16 miles away, so plan on a trip across the state line from the nearest services. Several hikes sit close by. American Mountain and Rock Candy are each about half a mile away, Ruby Ridge is roughly 2.4 miles off, and the Davis Lake Trail is about 3 miles away. Together they make the peak an easy anchor for a longer stay in this corner of the forest.
Forecast on Canuck Peak
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.
Questions about Canuck Peak
How tall is Canuck Peak?
6,935 ft (2,114 m).
How many routes go to the summit of Canuck Peak?
2: Rock Candy and American Mountain.
What is the shortest route up Canuck Peak?
Rock Candy, about 1.3 mi round trip.
Where do the routes up Canuck Peak start?
Rock Candy starts at AMERICAN MTN TH 440 (about 6,476 ft). American Mountain starts at AMERICAN MTN TH 440 (about 6,083 ft).
When is the best time to climb Canuck Peak?
June 1 – September 30.
Mountains nearby
Facts about this place
Where it is
- Bonners Ferry Ranger District · Ranger district
- Idaho Panhandle National Forests · National forest
- Nearest town
- Moyie Springs, Idaho · 16 mi
Conditions
Active alerts for Bonners Ferry Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
Twentymile Leonia Forest Service Road 408 Closure
information · posted Oct 7, 2026
Trail 16 Canyon Creek (Long Canyon) Closure
caution · posted Sep 30, 2026
Black Mountain / Forest Road 274
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- American MountainHiking0.6 mi
- Rock CandyHiking0.6 mi
- Ruby RidgeHiking2.4 mi
- Davis Lake TrailHiking3 mi
- Little Therriault LakeLake fishing6.1 mi
Deer Ridge LookoutCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain7.1 mi- Snyder Guard Station CampgroundCamping7.5 mi
- Snyder Guard Station (id)Camping7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Is Canuck Peak open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Canuck Peak, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Emergency Road Closure Lightning Creek / Forest Road 419
Agency closure covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 0104-06-26-002 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Abandoned Mines Area Closure
Agency closure covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 1-04-00-25-001 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Idaho Panhandle Seasonal Food Storage Order
Agency closure covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 01-04-00-24-001 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Trail 16 Canyon Creek (Long Canyon) Closure
Agency alert covering Bonners Ferry Ranger District · Order 01-04-07-26-007 · USFS · Bonners Ferry Ranger District
Heavy Truck Traffic on FS Road 209
Agency alert covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
