Cougar Peak
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,041 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, thrill-seekers, let's talk Cougar Peak in Montana! This beast of a mountain tops out at 6,696 feet, and getting there is half the fun. You'll be cruising on NF-403, a decent single-track road that winds its way up.
Word to the wise: keep an eye on the weather. This road isn't for the faint of heart when things get nasty. We're talking potential avalanches, heavy snow, landslides, and sneaky ice patches. Plus, expect a bit of a bumpy ride with some rocky and muddy sections thrown in for good measure.
At the summit, you'll find the Cougar Peak Lookout, a cool spot with some history鈥攊t was built back in '52, replacing an older version from the '30s. Oh, and a heads-up: you're in grizzly country here. So, be bear-aware! You can usually drive right up, but late-spring snow might mean a short hike to the lookout. Get ready for some killer views!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,041 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
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