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North Fork Yaak River

Inside Kootenai National Forest

1.5 mi one way · 96 ft climb · 3,243 ft high point · Moderate

In Kootenai National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

North Fork Yaak River is a moderate 1.4-mile one-way trail in Kootenai National Forest reaching 3,243 feet.

Elevation

96 ft of gain and 38 ft of descent.

At a glance

Length: 1.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 96 ft
Descent: 38 ft
High point: 3,243 ft
Low point: 3,173 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 7
Trailhead: 48.9883° N · 115.6278° W

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Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.9 mi from the trailhead
Upper Ford Cabin Rental
Campground · Montana
6.2 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Vinal Creek
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- 4,315 ft of climbing
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Kootenai National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

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

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.

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Garver Mtn. Lookout Rental

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Baldy Mountain

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Inside Kootenai National Forest
3,660 ft of climbing

3.9 mi one way · 3,660 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Roderick Ridge/independence

Summits Pleasant View Mountain
Inside Kootenai National Forest
3,757 ft of climbing

6.3 mi one way · 3,757 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Webb Mountain

Summits Webb Mountain
Inside Kootenai National Forest
3,358 ft of climbing

4.1 mi of trails · 3,358 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Cliff Point/thirsty Mountain

Summits Webb Mountain
Inside Kootenai National Forest
4,099 ft of climbing

9.9 mi one way · 4,099 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Wood Mountain

Summits Wood Mountain
Inside Kootenai National Forest
2,611 ft of climbing

3.8 mi one way · 2,611 ft climb · Very hard

Kootenai National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today75°46°Sunny
Fri76°46°Sunny
Sat77°48°Sunny
Sun77°47°Sunny
Mon76°47°Sunny
Tue70°46°Mostly Sunny
Wed66°45°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 2 mph N

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Signal

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