(fdr) Sula Peak (FR 5727) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Sula Peak (FR 5727) in MT
A 3.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT.
Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 3.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 2.3 of the 3.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Sula Peak stands 1,848 ft above the site, 1.0 miles east. East Fork Bitterroot River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 28 mi off.
September normals 38–72°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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