Kootenai River Campground
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Montana
12.7 mi
Distance
5,311 ft
Gain
6h 54m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Kootenai National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Roderick Ridge
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Roderick Ridge is a challenging 12.72-mile alpine trek gaining over 5,300 feet of elevation, offering expansive ridge-top views and high-country terrain typical of Montana's backcountry. This expert-level route rewards dedicated hikers with panoramic vistas across the surrounding peaks and valleys, though the sustained elevation gain and distance demand strong fitness and mountain experience. The ridge traverse provides classic Montana alpine hiking with exposure to weather and variable terrain.
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Kootenai River Campground
Hiking business nearby (~16 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
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