An exciting and pleasant road trip to Sex Peak in MT
Usa, north-america
30.25 km
1,767 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, folks, buckle up for an off-the-beaten-path adventure to Sex Peak in Montana! Don't worry, it's not *that* kind of peak - legend has it the name comes from a rather saucy conversation between a park official and a forester back in the day.
You'll find this beauty nestled in Sanders County, within the Kootenai National Forest. The turnoff is south of White Pine, off of MT-200. Road 2222, an 18.8-mile dirt track, will lead you to the 5,797-foot summit. Be warned: you'll need a high-clearance vehicle for this one!
Typically, you can hit this route from late June through mid-October. Once you reach the top (after dealing with some seriously bumpy conditions), you'll be rewarded with killer panoramic views. We're talking the Clarks Fork Valley, the Bitterroot Mountains to the west, and the Cabinet Range to the east! Oh, and there's a cool fire lookout tower up there too, dating back to the early 1920s. So, are you ready to get off the grid and experience a truly unforgettable drive?
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 30.25 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,767 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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