Recreation Region: Lower Kootenai River Region

Roman Nose Trail #165

Roman Nose Trail #165 access all Roman Nose Lakes. This trail is an excellent multi-use trail for hiking, picnicking, fishing, hunting and huckleberry picking. It is easy and short enough that a beginning hiker can enjoy it, yet scenic enough that a more experienced hiker will find it a pleasant excursion.

The trail begins at the Roman Nose Parking Area. After leaving the parking area, the trail crosses a bridge and then the first 0.5 miles travels through an old burn site. The trail junctions with a loop trail at the 0.3-mile mark. Head left and follow the signs to begin the interpretive trail, however, if you are already familiar with that trail and would like to head straight to the upper lakes, take a right. The interpretive trail winds up the hillside and provides you with a fantastic view of the lower lake. The middle and upper lake both have good camping sites.

General Information

The Roman Nose Trail #165 is approximately 4.1 miles long with a 300-foot elevation range.

For additional information see USGS Map: Roman Nose

Mid-June to October (weather permitting)

Camping is not allowed at the lower Roman Nose Lake.

Getting There

Directions

Travel south on US 95 from Bonners Ferry Ranger District Office for 1 mile
Turn right on Deep Creek Loop Road towards Moravia
Turn right on Lions Den Road
Turn left on Snow Creek Road #402
Continue for over 7 miles
Road #402 becomes Road #1007, then #2667
Follow signs to parking area

Parking

Parking is restricted to designated sites. There are 10 parking spaces at the lower lake, and overflow parking is available at the pass accessed by backtracking for ½ mile.