American Mountain Trail
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Lincoln County, MT
Out-and-back trail in Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Lincoln County, MT. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 6.8 mi (11 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,585 ft (483 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr
- High point
- 6,926 ft (2,111 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Canuck Peak 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Peak: American Mountain 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about American Mountain Trail
How long is American Mountain Trail?
American Mountain Trail is 6.8 mi (11 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr. It climbs 1,585 ft (483 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,926 ft (2,111 m).
How hard is American Mountain Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for American Mountain Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on American Mountain Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is American Mountain Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (68% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on American Mountain Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on American Mountain Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for American Mountain Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near American Mountain Trail
- Canuck Trail Kootenai National Forest · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Baldy/Buckhorn Trail Kootenai National Forest · Hard · 7.7 mi (12.4 km)
- Spruce Lake Trail Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Upper Hawkins Lake Trail Northwest Peaks Scenic Area · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- North Fork Meadow Creek Tie Trail Kootenai National Forest · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Lower Hawkins Lake Trail Northwest Peaks Scenic Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Deer Ridge-Buckhorn Trail Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Burke Lake Trail Kootenai National Forest · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap