This nondescript summit is almost indistinguishable from the surrounding ridges and summits. It does have a rocky forested summit traversed by an old logging skid trail. It also lies at the head of interestingly named creek, Dirty Ike.
Being close to Clinton, MT, just off Interstate 90 and having a logging road traversing south slopes to just below this summit makes an easy activation or possible easy winter activation.
Trees on the summit provide good support for hanging wire antennas.
Trail Miles: 0.5 roundtrip
Elevation Gain: approximately 280’
Bear Spray: Recommended for all Montana summit hikes
Map: BLM, Missoula Field Office
Directions: From Missoula travel east on Interstate 90 approximately 15 miles to exit 120. Take the Frontage Road on the east side of the Interstate and head north approximately 1.5 miles to the Dirty Ike Creek Road. Travel up that road approximately 2.75 miles staying left at the “Y” junction. At 2.9 miles take a hard left heading southwest to a narrow-ridge turnout at 3.7 miles. Hike uphill an old-logging skid trail approximately 0.25 miles to the summit.
