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Hike

Flatiron Ridge

Summits Flatiron Mountain

1.2 mi of trails · 868 ft climb · 5,905 ft high point · Very hard

Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Flatiron Ridge is a 1.1-mile trail network in Kootenai National Forest leading to Flatiron Mountain, very difficult with 868 feet of climb.

Elevation

868 ft of gain and 26 ft of descent.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Flatiron MountainDestination

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.1 mi
Shape: Trail network
Gain: 868 ft
Descent: 26 ft
High point: 5,905 ft
Low point: 4,386 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 10
Trailhead: 48.6702° N · 115.6650° W

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Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.0 mi from the trailhead
Loon Lake Campground
Campground
6.0 mi from the trailhead

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun73°47°Sunny
Mon74°48°Sunny
Tue72°47°Mostly Sunny
Wed64°43°Mostly Sunny
Thu63°46°Mostly Sunny
Fri62°41°Chance Light Rain
Sat51°Slight Chance Light Rain

Sun: Sunny · wind 0 to 3 mph W

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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Signal

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