Red Mountain
About
Red Mountain is a summit in the Lincoln Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana. The nearest town is Milford Colony, about 16 miles away. Trails close to the peak include Lewis and Clark Pass, about 2 miles away, and Alice Creek, just under 2 miles off. A little farther out, Falls Creek 998 (Trailhead And Campground) sits about 8 miles away, and the Blackfoot River offers canoeing within 10 miles.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
7,280 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Red Mountain
Montana
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
Where it is
- Lincoln Ranger District · Ranger district
- Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- Milford Colony, Montana · 16 mi
Conditions
Active alerts for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
information · posted Sep 17, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
December Windstorm Creates Hazards across the Forest
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Lewis and Clark PassHiking1.8 mi
- Alice CreekHiking1.9 mi
- EAST FORK FALLS SPURHiking4.2 mi
- Falls Creek Low WaterHiking4.9 mi
- Falls CreekHiking4.9 mi
- Falls Creek 998 (Trailhead And Campground)Camping8.2 mi
- Landers ForkCanoeing9 mi
- Blackfoot RiverCanoeing9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
