WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 9

Closed — Closed due to winter snow and road closures. Forest roads accessing the Ten Lakes Scenic Area are typically snow-covered and impassable from late fall through spring. Over-snow travel is permitted December 1 through May 31.

About

Wolverine Lakes Dispersed Site 9 is located in the Ten Lakes Scenic Area, a 14,945-acre designated Wilderness Study Area in the extreme northwest corner of Montana's Kootenai National Forest. This primitive backcountry site sits in rugged, glacier-carved terrain characterized by high alpine basins, cirques, and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The Ten Lakes area, set aside for backcountry use since 1964, features spectacular scenery with peaks ranging from 7,400 to 7,800 feet, old-growth forests of Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir, and alpine larch, and abundant wildflowers in summer. The area is accessed via Forest Roads 114 and 319 from Highway 93 near Eureka, approximately 20 miles into the backcountry. Over 89 miles of trails crisscross the scenic area, popular for backpacking, hiking, and horseback riding. Wildlife is abundant, including white-tailed and mule deer, black bears, grizzly bears, and high-mountain bird species. This is Pack In/Pack Out country with no services or amenities at dispersed sites. Motorized vehicles are prohibited within the Scenic Area except for over-snow vehicles during winter months.

Directions

From Eureka on Highway 93, take Forest Road 114 or 319 approximately 20 miles to trailheads accessing the Ten Lakes Scenic Area. Backcountry hiking required to reach dispersed site.

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