Near Mount Jumbo Backbone Trail
Northward view from Mt. Jumbo summit.

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Mount Jumbo Backbone Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A trail linking between the top of Mt. Jumbo and the Lincoln Hills trail system.
1.6
mi
Distance
53
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Closed Dec 1st - March 15th. Closures may be extended due to conditions.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.61mi
Distance
53ft
Elevation Gain
878ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
4,771ft
High Point
3,924ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is pretty straightforward. It is steep and loose from the top of Jumbo. There is a small climb after the initial descent. Then it's all downhill until you get to the opening of the backbone. Along the way, you'll see the high water stone marking where the banks of Glacial Lake Missoula once sat.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Ryan Mellem