DOME MOUNTAIN 7560’ TRAIL #360
EVENT TYPE: Day hiking, backpacking, loop
DISTANCE: 14 miles RT
ELEVATION: 1600 verts
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
MAPS: Kootenai N.F., Crowell Creek topo
GPS: 48°21’44” N 115°45’09” W
DISTANCE: 14 miles RT
ELEVATION: 1600 verts
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
MAPS: Kootenai N.F., Crowell Creek topo
GPS: 48°21’44” N 115°45’09” W
DESCRIPTION:
First you hike the Cedar Lakes trail to the upper lake. Then trail #360 rounds the Upper Cedar Lake to the west on its way to Dome Mountain.
Most of the trail is on scree to the summit.
Most of the trail is on scree to the summit.
OPTION #1:
One of the cool things about this hike, is it’s connection with several trails that form about a 25 mile loop hike mostly up high. Consult a CMW map to plan your trip.
Peaks that are on this loop are, Sugarloaf Mountain, Weir Peak, and Parmenter Mountain
Peaks that are on this loop are, Sugarloaf Mountain, Weir Peak, and Parmenter Mountain
DIRECTIONS:
From Libby, head west on Highway 2 for about 3 miles and turn left (south) up Road # 402. Look for milepost # 27.7.
HAZARDS:
Rock hopping and scree near the summit.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Ross Creek Cedars, Cedar Lakes, Dome Mountain, Kootenai Falls, and the Proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
R & P:
Henry’s in Libby, Pizza Hut, Rosaeurs, Clark Fork Pantry & Squeeze Inn in Clark Fork. Eicharts, Mr Sub & Jalapeños in Sandpoint
PLAN YOUR TRIP:
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