missoula - Aug 9, 2020 4:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2020
peak number 8 of 35
Nice trail run to the south summit. Barely missed hitting it in under two hours, ended up at 2:05:00. my eighth peak of the 35 bitterroot 9000 summits.
A couple friends of mine had never been up there so we decided to go. Really beautiful this time of year but also really hot. Came up the east ridge this time, which was new for me. The summit was so nice we could have just napped up there for hours! Then we had an epic time with lots of laughs boot skiing down the NE face!
Took the Mill Creek trailhead up to Lantern Ridge starting at 9pm (after work). Met up with two buddies already on the mountain and made camp at about 6000ft.
Left later than intended at about 10am and made our way up the ridge to the northern peak. Did not get to go to the south peak, though I will be back I'm sure.
distressbark - Aug 18, 2012 9:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2012
East Ridge
Awesome hike. We saw a total of six people the entire day - three trail crew memebers on our way up, and three swimmers heading for a late evening dip at Carlton Lake on our way back to the trailhead. It was a real treat to have this area all to ourselves! Spectacular summit views - I was especially impressed by the beautiful lake basin east of the summit.
DoctorStrapp - Aug 7, 2012 1:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2012
A fine hike.
This was a great day on a sweet mountain! I'll be back to this one..
Matt Miller - Jun 22, 2012 9:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2007
Great run!
Leah and I ran/hiked to the top on a lazy July afternoon. Took a non-standard route, just for fun, circling around Carlton lake to the northwest. Wonderful day!
Went up in June not really planning on going all the way, just wanted to see how far I could get over the waist deep snow. Made pretty good time and had fairly easy walk up. Soft snow on the way back down was a bit of a challange.
MTfred19 - Mar 5, 2011 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2008
NE ridge from Carlton Lake
2nd time on summit. This time we went the rest of the way to the south (true) summit.
August 2008
Nice on the way up but we were chased off by a thunderstorm. Luckily, we reached summit just in time to enjoy the views before it hit us. By the time we got back to the trail, it was sunny again.
Sunny when we left, snowstorm on the top, sunny by the time we got back.
alpinelight - Feb 8, 2010 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1991
First of many
This was my first successful attempt. Have been back several times since. Always an enjoyable experience.
montaneer - Sep 13, 2009 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2003
Missoula Classic
I've hiked this peak several times with each one being unique and memorable. One such time left rmick and myself atop the summit at early morn. napping in the warm sunlight. A classic for any hiker/climber in the Missoula area.
rmick25 - Aug 30, 2009 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2003
Great place for a nap
After a moonlit ascent. I took one of the greatest nap's of my life on the way down. Was a weee bit late for work.
Michael Hoyt - Jul 16, 2009 5:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2010
The Connecting Ridge to Sweeney
14aug10 - Hit this summit again before following the connecting ridge to Sweeney Peak. The ridge is no cake walk, but it's a great climb for anyone willing to put out the effort.
26jun09 - can't remember how many times I've climbed this peak - funny that I never signed the Climbers' Log.
This time there was plenty of snow which forced Class 3 climbing on the exposed rock on Lolo-North's east ridge. To make things more interesting I climbed Point 8694 on the way to both Lolo summits.
alpine climber - Jul 7, 2008 11:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2008
Independence Day
Topped out on Lolo before heading south and completing the ridge traverse to Sweeney Peak. Still enough snow for some skiers to be out.
missoula - Aug 9, 2020 4:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2020
peak number 8 of 35Nice trail run to the south summit. Barely missed hitting it in under two hours, ended up at 2:05:00. my eighth peak of the 35 bitterroot 9000 summits.
Constant Ascension - May 23, 2019 12:10 am Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2016
Nice oneMy introduction to hiking in Montana. Didn't have time to go all the way to the top that day.
Young Royce - Apr 29, 2017 11:19 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2016
Sunrise SummitCamped at Carlton Lake, left the lake about 4:30am to catch the sunrise! Amazing views!
smandler - Sep 14, 2016 11:13 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2016
Excellent HikeGreat hike but wear good shoes, bring your moleskin. My toenails turned Black from hitting the front of my boots on the descent.
Wildcat - Dec 3, 2015 12:54 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2015
Nice hikeHiked in on the main trail to Carlton lake then scrambled up the north side. Busy trail. Will have to try a Sweeny to Lolo peak traverse this winter!
MTfred19 - Jul 9, 2014 1:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2014
Good TimesA couple friends of mine had never been up there so we decided to go. Really beautiful this time of year but also really hot. Came up the east ridge this time, which was new for me. The summit was so nice we could have just napped up there for hours! Then we had an epic time with lots of laughs boot skiing down the NE face!
VIEWFIND3R - Apr 23, 2014 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2014
Via Lantern RidgeTook the Mill Creek trailhead up to Lantern Ridge starting at 9pm (after work). Met up with two buddies already on the mountain and made camp at about 6000ft.
Left later than intended at about 10am and made our way up the ridge to the northern peak. Did not get to go to the south peak, though I will be back I'm sure.
distressbark - Aug 18, 2012 9:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2012
East RidgeAwesome hike. We saw a total of six people the entire day - three trail crew memebers on our way up, and three swimmers heading for a late evening dip at Carlton Lake on our way back to the trailhead. It was a real treat to have this area all to ourselves! Spectacular summit views - I was especially impressed by the beautiful lake basin east of the summit.
DoctorStrapp - Aug 7, 2012 1:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2012
A fine hike.This was a great day on a sweet mountain! I'll be back to this one..
Matt Miller - Jun 22, 2012 9:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2007
Great run!Leah and I ran/hiked to the top on a lazy July afternoon. Took a non-standard route, just for fun, circling around Carlton lake to the northwest. Wonderful day!
lapotka - May 25, 2012 1:03 pm
NE ridge from Carlton Lakegreat ridge
MtMtnHiker - Mar 14, 2011 12:56 am
Post holing the whole way backWent up in June not really planning on going all the way, just wanted to see how far I could get over the waist deep snow. Made pretty good time and had fairly easy walk up. Soft snow on the way back down was a bit of a challange.
MTfred19 - Mar 5, 2011 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2008
NE ridge from Carlton Lake2nd time on summit. This time we went the rest of the way to the south (true) summit.
urnotreal - Aug 18, 2010 11:56 pm
Good dayAugust 2008
Nice on the way up but we were chased off by a thunderstorm. Luckily, we reached summit just in time to enjoy the views before it hit us. By the time we got back to the trail, it was sunny again.
juneauhiker - Feb 26, 2010 6:25 pm
First Bitterroot HikeSunny when we left, snowstorm on the top, sunny by the time we got back.
alpinelight - Feb 8, 2010 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1991
First of manyThis was my first successful attempt. Have been back several times since. Always an enjoyable experience.
montaneer - Sep 13, 2009 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2003
Missoula ClassicI've hiked this peak several times with each one being unique and memorable. One such time left rmick and myself atop the summit at early morn. napping in the warm sunlight. A classic for any hiker/climber in the Missoula area.
rmick25 - Aug 30, 2009 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2003
Great place for a napAfter a moonlit ascent. I took one of the greatest nap's of my life on the way down. Was a weee bit late for work.
Michael Hoyt - Jul 16, 2009 5:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2010
The Connecting Ridge to Sweeney14aug10 - Hit this summit again before following the connecting ridge to Sweeney Peak. The ridge is no cake walk, but it's a great climb for anyone willing to put out the effort.
26jun09 - can't remember how many times I've climbed this peak - funny that I never signed the Climbers' Log.
This time there was plenty of snow which forced Class 3 climbing on the exposed rock on Lolo-North's east ridge. To make things more interesting I climbed Point 8694 on the way to both Lolo summits.
alpine climber - Jul 7, 2008 11:52 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2008
Independence DayTopped out on Lolo before heading south and completing the ridge traverse to Sweeney Peak. Still enough snow for some skiers to be out.