Mount Vernon/Spar Peak Trail
Kootenai National Forest, Lincoln County, MT
Out-and-back trail in Kootenai National Forest, Lincoln County, MT. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 7.4 mi (12 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,650 ft (503 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 15 min
- High point
- 5,892 ft (1,796 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Mount Vernon/Spar Peak Trail
How long is Mount Vernon/Spar Peak Trail?
Mount Vernon/Spar Peak Trail is 7.4 mi (12 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,650 ft (503 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,892 ft (1,796 m).
How hard is Mount Vernon/Spar Peak Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Mount Vernon/Spar Peak Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (47% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Mount Vernon/Spar Peak Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Mount Vernon/Spar Peak Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Mount Vernon/Spar Peak 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 Mount Vernon/Spar Peak Trail
- Ross Creek Nature Trail Kootenai National Forest · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
- Ross Creek Trail Kootenai National Forest · Hard · 7.7 mi (12.5 km)
- Big Spar Trail Kootenai National Forest · Hard · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
- Spar Peak Trail Kootenai National Forest · Expert · 6.8 mi (11 km)
- South Fork Ross Creek Trail Kootenai National Forest · Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- South Fork Ross Creek Trail Kootenai National Forest · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.8 km)
- Spar Peak Trail Kootenai National Forest · Hard · 5.2 mi (8.3 km)
- Little Spar Lake Trail Kootenai National Forest · Hard · 5.1 mi (8.2 km)
More hikes in Kootenai National Forest
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