Big Blue View

Trail Overview

This trail is well maintained from the west side due to a communication site at the top of Blue Mountain. Once reaching the top of the mountain, there is a lookout tower allowing 360-degree views, and on clear days one can see Glacier National Park. It is mostly gravel when approaching from the west and turns into a two-track when coming off the top of Blue Mountain in the direction of the Koocanusa Reservoir. Once entering the two tracks, the road has small rocks, a few tight switchbacks, and great views. There are small water erosion ruts that can channel water in heavy rain or snow runoff.

Difficulty

This road can be slick when wet and holds snow into June most years. The trail can channel water creating ruts quickly from natural drain off with heavy rains.

History

There is an "unmanned" lookout tower at the top of Blue Mountain.

Technical Rating