The Best Backpacking in Lolo

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.

Bryan Lake via Bear Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Victor, Montana.

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

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

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...

Bear Creek and Elk Ridge to Twin Butte is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gibbonsville, Idaho.

Little Rock Creek is one of the Bitterroots' best kept secrets. In late spring, the glacier lilies are in full bloom, and sprinkle the valley floor. At that time of year, there may also be quite a bit of snow on the ground, which will require some bushwhacking to stay on the trail.Little Rock Cre...