Recreation Region: Lolo Creek Area

Lolo Peak Trail #1311

This challenging trail leads to Carlton Ridge. From Carlton Ridge hikers can descend to Carlton Lake where hardier hikers may choose to climb up to the summit of Lolo Peak (9096 feet). Lolo Peak is a distinctive area landmark and offers tremendous views of the Missoula and Bitterroot valleys, and the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountain ranges.

This trail has Extended Information which includes details about the trail, maps, and interesting tidbits about the trail.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

1311

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Reminder: there is no constructed trail from Carlton Lake to Lolo Peak.

Summer/fall

No drinking water available

Trail #1311 is closed to all motorized vehicles.

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Beginning - Trailhead off forest service road # 612 (Mormon Peak Road) Ending - Maintained trail ends at the southern end of Mormon Ridge, but drops down as an un-maintained trail to where the Bitterroot National Forest boundary is, at the junction of trail #326.

Parking

Parking for 6-8 cars; developed drinking water is NOT AVAILABLE.

Directions

From Lolo, Montana drive 3 miles west on U.S. Highway 12. Turn left (south) onto Forest Road #612. Proceed 8 miles up Forest Road #612 up to the trailhead.