Earlier this summer we took a drive to Hoo Doo Pass near Superior, Montana. This is an amazing drive with breathtaking views from every side.

On the way you drive along a local favorite of fly fishermen - Trout Creek - which is rich in Trout, of course. The road leads you up a wide canyon. Along the way, you pass the trailhead for Heart Lake - a great day hiking trail.

Hoo Doo Pass is at the Montana / Idaho border and has a beautiful alpine feeling. There is also a trailhead for Hoo Doo Lake which I am told is one of the most amazing alpine lakes in the area - this will be on our list to do before summer ends!

Before going to Hoo Doo Pass or Hoo Doo Lake, be prepared for snow, these pictures were taken in July and as you can see from the bottom one, there is still snow on the ground.

Hoodoo Lake Trail (111) is a good trail for berry picking (late July, early August). Hoodoo Lake is a pretty alpine lake just under the top of the divide. Fishing is also supposed to be good at Hoo Doo Lake.

Length: 2.3 miles
Trail Begins: Forest Road 250 at Hidden Creek
Trail Ends: State Line Trail 738

Area Map: Lolo Forest Visitors Map
USGS Map1: Hoodoo Pass
Township 14N; Range 27W; Section 3

To get to Hoo Doo pass, you take Diamond Road East from Superior and follow it up Trout Creek.

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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Streamside Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.