LUNCH PEAK 6412’ & MOUNT PEND ORIELLE 6755’
LUNCH PEAK 6412’ & MOUNT PEND ORIELLE 6755’
EVENT TYPE: Day hiking, backpacking, and equestrian
DISTANCE: 8 miles RT
ELEVATION: NA
DIFFICULTY: moderate
MAPS: IPNF, Mount Pend Orielle
GPS: Lunch Peak. 48°22’ 29” N 116°11’36”
DISTANCE: 8 miles RT
ELEVATION: NA
DIFFICULTY: moderate
MAPS: IPNF, Mount Pend Orielle
GPS: Lunch Peak. 48°22’ 29” N 116°11’36”
DESCRIPTION:
This 8 mile RT hike start up at 6412’ at the Lunch Peak rental lookout tower. From the lookout, the Trail #67 heads north for 4 miles along an undulating ridge to a high point of 6755 foot Mount Pend Orielle. There are two high points between the two summits that allow for views in all directions.
Both Lunch Peak and Mount Pend Orielle offer incredible views.
To the south east is the Proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, at 16 miles. And to the ESE 26 miles is Snowshoe Peak in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness.
Both Lunch Peak and Mount Pend Orielle offer incredible views.
To the south east is the Proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, at 16 miles. And to the ESE 26 miles is Snowshoe Peak in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness.
DIRECTIONS:
From Sandpoint, drive east on Hwy 200 for about 12 miles to the Trestle Creek Road #275. Turn left (north east) for about 12 mil, and turn left at a switchback onto F.R #1091 to the Lunch Peak Lookout.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Lake Darling, Lake Estelle, and Moose Lake & Mountain.
HAZARDS:
The Trail #67 is a secondary trail, but is reasonably well maintained. Because it’s along a ridge most of the way, try to hike the ridge if it looks feasible.
R & P:
Mr. Sub, Eichardt’s, Jalapeños and the Burger Express.
PLAN YOUR TRIP:
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PHOTO GALLERY
LUPINE LINE THE TRAIL FROM LUNCH PEAK TO MOUNT PEND ORIELLE
