SCENERY MOUNTAIN 6875’ TRAIL #649
EVENT TYPE: Day hike, backpacking, loop backpack
DISTANCE: 10 miles RT
ELEVATION GAIN: 4200 verts
DIFFICULTY: Strenous
MAPS: Kootenai N.F., Scenery topo
GPS: 48°24’57” N 115°43’02” W
Libby Ranger District: 406.293.7773
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 911 FIRST or 406.293.4112
DISTANCE: 10 miles RT
ELEVATION GAIN: 4200 verts
DIFFICULTY: Strenous
MAPS: Kootenai N.F., Scenery topo
GPS: 48°24’57” N 115°43’02” W
Libby Ranger District: 406.293.7773
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF: CALL 911 FIRST or 406.293.4112
DESCRIPTION:
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The trailhead starts about .5 miles up the Cedar Creek Trail #141.
Turn right (NE) for a short distance until you start the seven switchbacks. At the top switchback, the trail climbs steadily to the ridge line that leads to the summit. Most all of this trail skirts a burn area from 1994. Once on the summit, visit the fire lookout area for views that give this mountain its name.
The trailhead starts about .5 miles up the Cedar Creek Trail #141.
Turn right (NE) for a short distance until you start the seven switchbacks. At the top switchback, the trail climbs steadily to the ridge line that leads to the summit. Most all of this trail skirts a burn area from 1994. Once on the summit, visit the fire lookout area for views that give this mountain its name.
DIRECTIONS:
About 4 miles west of Libby, look for the Cedar Creek Road #402 sign on the SW side of Hwy 2. The trailhead is 2.5 mikes up #402.
HAZARDS:
4200’ of elevation gain. There is no water past the Cedar Creek Trail turnoff.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Cedar Lakes, William Grambauer Mt., Taylor Peak, and Dome Mt.
R & P:
Henry’s, The Shed, Pizza Hut,& Rosauers in Libby. Clark Fork Pantry & Squeeze Inn in Clark Fork. Eicharts, Mr Sub, Burger Express, & Jalapeños in Sandpoint
PLAN YOUR TRIP:
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