
8.9 mi
Distance
4,373 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 56m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Star Peak Lookout is an out-and-back trail in Kaniksu National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Sanders County, Montana. It is 8.9 miles long and gains 4,373 feet. The nearest town is Heron, Montana, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 695 ft |
| High point | 4.4 mi | 1,867 ft |
| End | 8.9 mi | 695 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Heron, MT · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Sanders County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Kaniksu National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail


Clark Fork River Area
0.1 mi awayNoxon, MT
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Kootenai Dispersed Campsite 2292DRD-003
3.1 mi awayKootenai National Forest
Dispersed
Kootenai Dispersed Campsite 2290RD-003
4.1 mi awayKootenai National Forest
Dispersed
Bull River Pavilion
4.3 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Noxon, MT
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable Some Coverage
Two Rivers RV Park & Campground
4.3 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Noxon, MT
Private
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