Near Holloway Lake Trail #393
Sweeney Creek Trail
Near Holloway Lake Trail #393
The grassy east shore of Peterson Lake provides exceptional camping.
Near Holloway Lake Trail #393
Glorious, wooded Sweeney Creek Trail

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Holloway Lake Trail #393

4.6 (7 Ratings)
A fine example of the Bitteroot National Forest in the Stevensville area.
13.6
mi
Distance
4,062
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
LakeLess CrowdedRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
13.59mi
Distance
4,062ft
Elevation Gain
4,062ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
7,813ft
High Point
5,889ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Drive up the majorly switchbacking road to the Sweeney Creek Trailhead, shoulder your packs, and hit the trail. The trail is located high on the side wall of the valley and provided glorious views across the valley to the treed and rocky slopes opposite you. The climb toward Sweeney Lake is on a wonderful trail that passes through a diverse set of flora that changes with each foot of elevation gained. The trail is dotted with short side paths that step out onto rocky promontories providing views down and across valley. Multiple lakes toward the end of the trail provide for a variety of good camping. There is plenty of room for as many people wish to camp so finding your own space and solitude isn't a problem. Exploration for day trips as well as fishing will keep the leisurely or busy-body camper full of things to do.

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