When I called the National Park Service before going we were not told the the LOLO Motor Pass was a very poor road, if really a road. More like a dirt trail; that in about a 5 mile spot you cannot go any faster than 5mph. When we stopped by the National Park Welcome Center I was then told we would need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We lost a day as we needed to go back to the airport and get a 4 wheel drive truck and thus we had to stay the night Missoula. Also, the National Park website indicated it would be a 3 mile hike in to the cabin, it was more than 5 miles. The elevation change is tremendous, approximately 2500 ft down then back up on the way out. The elevation change should be made in the notes. Overall, it is beautiful and I would recommend the hike if you are in great shape.

When I called the National Park Service before going we were not told the the LOLO Motor Pass was a very poor road, if really a road. More like a dirt trail; that in about a 5 mile spot you cannot go any faster than 5mph. When we stopped by the National Park Welcome Center I was then told we would need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We lost a day as we needed to go back to the airport and get a 4 wheel drive truck and thus we had to stay the night Missoula. Also, the National Park website indicated it would be a 3 mile hike in to the cabin, it was more than 5 miles. The elevation change is tremendous, approximately 2500 ft down then back up on the way out. The elevation change should be made in the notes. Overall, it is beautiful and I would recommend the hike if you are in great shape.