Trail Option: Eddy Peak Road

Eddy Peak Road is a moderately used out-and-back gravel route from Thompson Falls, Montana to the top of Eddy Peak. The route has sections that are narrow shelf roads with no passing room and up to six percent inclines of the roadbed. The road is in good condition, though inclement weather and snow can make it more treacherous. The route was gated with 0.7 of a mile remaining to the end of the road, with an additional 170 yards on a shale trail to the manned fire lookout tower at the top. There is also an obscured hiking trail just uphill from the closed gate that will take you on a 1.6-mile steep rock path down to Outlaw Lake. There is a weathered sign with the word, "Water" to show the entrance to the hiking route. There are numerous friendly ground squirrels, pika, and deer in the area. There are no restroom facilities or services on the route, though cell service is sometimes available. The USFS lookout tower has visiting hours of 9am to 6pm six days a week when operational.