OLSON PEAK
Trail near Lincoln, Montana · Lolo National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses Dirt bikes E-bikes
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 47.37026, -115.06473
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses, Dirt bikes, E-bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 3,784 to 8,883 ft
- Ride time
- 9 hr 45 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Managed by
- Lolo National Forest
- Trail number
- 709
- County
- Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Montana ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Permanent OHV decal registration via county treasurer or MVD.
- Visiting from out of state
- Yes. Nonresident Temporary Use Permit $35, calendar year, FWP online or offices.
- Trail pass
- Resident OHV Trail Pass $20 (up to 2 years) for designated public land routes.
- Helmets
- Under 18 on streets/highways must wear a DOT or Snell helmet.
- Young riders
- Ages 12 to 15 may ride trails/unpaved roads with safety certificate and licensed supervision. Under 12 with an adult.
- Safety course
- Required for ages 12 to 15 without a license.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Same permits apply to side-by-sides.
- Good to know
- Nonresident permit is trail-only.
Source: Montana FWP, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Cascade Campground 12 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Cabin City Campground (MT) 9.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Savenac East Cottage (MT) 16 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- KEITH CREEK 3.4 mi long
- BURNT FLAT DIVIDE 2.4 mi long
- FLAT ROCK CREEK 5.1 mi long
- FLAT ROCK RIDGE 5.4 mi long
- DONLAN SADDLE 3.7 mi long
- RIVER TRAIL 8.5 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is OLSON PEAK?
- OLSON PEAK is about 12 miles long, or about 23 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on OLSON PEAK?
- About 9,662 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 3,784 and 8,883 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike OLSON PEAK?
- Plan on about 14 hr 10 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on OLSON PEAK?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on OLSON PEAK?
- OLSON PEAK is open to hiking, biking, horses, dirt bikes and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does OLSON PEAK start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 47.37026, -115.06473. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.