Blue Mountain Deadman Point Hike

Join me for a moderate hike in the Blue Mountain Recreation Area this coming Saturday! We'll climb through the forest, down to Hayes Creek, then up the other side to the ridge which we'll traverse to Deadman Point where there are great views of Missoula, Miller Creek and down the Bitterroot Valley towards Lolo. We'll eat lunch there, descend the point on the other side then follow the same trails back to our vehicles.

The distance is approximately seven miles with an elevation gain of 1700 feet. You should be able to hike that distance and climb half of it without difficulty. The ascents are broken up with a descent to the creek. The route is shown in the photos section. Please note that this is hike is more strenuous than the one that starts at the motorcycle trailhead above the gate. The pace will be moderate with stops to regroup, drink water, snap photos, etc.

Bring layers of clothing for climbing/descending, a shell for unexpected rain, water and lunch. Dogs are welcome provided they don't chase wildlife and aren't aggressive towards other dogs or people.

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Disclaimer: By RSVP'ing to this event you are acknowledging that you are attending at your own risk. You acknowledge that this group is run by volunteers, should anything happen to you, you are responsible for your own medical care costs. To that end, you acknowledge that you will remain with the group to lower the chances of injury due to accident and/or negligence. If you leave the group for any reason, you acknowledge that any incurred risks are made under your own volition.

Pet Disclaimer: While we are a pet friendly group (dogs and goats are welcome), some of the trails we hike on have leash laws and/or do not allow pets. If you bring any pets with you, you must abide by the rules of the trail. If you knowingly break them and/or are caught by authorities in violation of those rules, you accept full responsibility for paying the necessary fines.