The Best Backpacking in Arlee

From Hwy 83 in the Swan Valley, south of mile marker 38, turn west onto Kraft Creek Rd also called Forest Service Road #561, the trailhead is about 11.5 miles at the end of the road. Turquoise Lake trail #708 starts 3 miles up the Glacier Creek trail #690. Total hiking distance to Turquoise lake...

About 2 mi. south of Condon, MT, take Rumble Creek Road east to Cooney Lookout and park at the trailhead at 4550 ft. Follow the trail for about 1 mi. and after about 100 yards after the third bridge, look for a well worn trail heading up the hill side. Take this steep, hard-packed trail and follo...

Morrell Fire Lookout is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Seeley Lake, Montana.

Sweeney Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Florence, Montana.

The hike into Duffy Lake was approximately 7 miles with ~2600' gain. The first mile or two is fairly steep, then it will wiggle up and down the mountain until it drops down into the drainage to the lake. You can hike to Holloway Lake too if the trail isn't completely covered in snow. Late spring ...

North Kootenai Lake Via Kootenai Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stevensville, Montana.

Heart and Pearl Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Superior, Montana.