Cabinet Mountains
The Cabinet Mountains are a rugged range straddling northwest Montana and northern Idaho, known for pristine high-elevation wilderness, cliff-lined basins, and remote trail networks.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Columbia Plateau/Flathead Valley |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County and Mineral County |
| District | Cabinet-Yaak |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 48.87 |
| Longitude | -116.95 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Cabinet Mountains are a rugged range extending roughly from Kootenai River in the west to Clark Fork in the east, straddling the Montana-Idaho border. They reach elevations over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) at peaks like Star Peak and McDonald Peak, with most of the core range cloaked in old-growth forest and high alpine. Due to their remote location and limited road access, the Cabinets offer unspoiled wilderness, craggy summits, and trail systems that see relatively few visitors. Key access points include trailheads from Noxon, Tobacco''s Trail, and crossings from Ross Creek and Yaak River; routes provide opportunities for multi-day wilderness hiking, backcountry camping, trail-free climbs, and fishing in glacial lakes. Because of their protected status and steep, rocky terrain, a trip to the Cabinet Mountains rewards careful planning and respect for leave-no-trace principles; visitors come for seclusion, challenging routes, and a taste of subalpine and alpine ecosystems seldom disturbed by heavy use.
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