Elk Meadows - Packers Meadows

Total Miles 32.2
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Fall, Summer
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is an enjoyable route that can be completed in 1-2 hours. The route consists of Forest Service roads that will take you through parts of Lolo and Clearwater National forests and is usually free of snow by mid-June. There are many spur trails and dispersed camping areas along this route.

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Difficulty

Large potholes and wash-boarding are normal occurrences.

Technical Rating

1

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Bryan Dady
Oct 05, 2025
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Most of this road was pretty easy going on the motorcycles. We saw maybe 3 or 4 other vehicles including pulling flatbed trailers. There were some foggy spots and just a little bit of snow had fallen overnight.
Nate Weber
Jun 06, 2025
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bejay henrickson
Nov 03, 2024
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Robert Booker
Aug 17, 2024
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Entrance on the South of U.S. 12 is posted as "Road Closed" with road construction taking place just beyond the trail entrance. It looks like a bridge repair or replacement is taking place across Lolo Creek.
Philip Davis
Jul 03, 2023
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Elk Meadows - Packers Meadows Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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