Mountain · 1 route
Jumbo Mountain
8,270 ft · Montana
- Summit
- 8,270 ft
- Routes
- 1 way up
- Season
- Year-round
Route up Jumbo Mountain
About Jumbo Mountain
Jumbo Mountain is a summit in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness, within the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest. The nearest town is Seeley Lake, about 21 miles away. Close by are the Hahn Cabin and Youngs Creek hikes, each under 3 miles away, along with the Jumbo Mtn. trail at about 2.8 miles. Paddlers will find Danaher Creek roughly 4.7 miles off.
Forecast on Jumbo 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.
Questions about Jumbo Mountain
How tall is Jumbo Mountain?
8,270 ft (2,521 m).
How many routes go to the summit of Jumbo Mountain?
One: Jumbo Mtn..
When is the best time to climb Jumbo Mountain?
Year-round.
Mountains nearby
- Gordon Mountain8,371 ft · Montana2 routes4.0 mi away
- Fossil Mountain8,304 ft · Montana1 route4.0 mi away
- Sentinel Mountain6,938 ft · Montana1 route5.3 mi away
- Kid Mountain7,977 ft · Montana1 route5.7 mi away
- Trap Mountain8,152 ft · Montana1 route6.1 mi away
- Butcher Mountain7,299 ft · Montana1 route6.8 mi away
Facts about this place
Where it is
- Bob Marshall Wilderness · Wilderness
- Spotted Bear Ranger District · Ranger district
- Flathead National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- Seeley Lake, Montana · 21 mi
Source: Wilderness.net boundaries; USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Flathead National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure
caution · posted Oct 5, 2026
Bear Creek Road 5398 closed for reconstruction through Nov. 1, 2026
caution · posted Oct 5, 2026
Jewel Basin Hiking Area Regulations
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Three Forks of the Flathead River Regulations
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 Closure for Emergency Repairs
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Hahn CabinHiking2.5 mi
- Youngs CreekHiking2.6 mi
- Jumbo Mtn.Hiking2.8 mi
- CampHiking2.8 mi
- BASIN CREEK SPURHiking3.2 mi
- Youngs Danaher FordHiking3.4 mi
- Otter CreekHiking3.7 mi
- Danaher CreekCanoeing4.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Is Jumbo Mountain open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Flathead National Forest.
Bear Creek Road 5398 closed for reconstruction through Nov. 1, 2026
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 1-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.