Edith Peak (FR 476-1) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Edith Peak (FR 476-1) in MT
A 27.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Grand Menard Picnic Site. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
12 of the 27.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 27 of the 27.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 6,600 ft over 27.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 5.8 miles in.
Ch-paa-qn Peak stands 4,561 ft above the site, 5.9 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A reservoir lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 8.0 mi off.
September normals 40–73°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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