Rising 6000 feet above the Bitterroot Valley, Trapper Peak, at over 10,000 feet, is an impressive mountain. This destination is the high point of the Bitterroot Mountains, and with its high vantage and beautiful scenery, is one of the more popular peak hikes in the Bitterroots. Options for backcountry skiing abound, however, access to the high trailhead is closed in the winter months, adding some tedious length to the approach. The hike is fairly straightforward with only a short stretch of boulder hopping and class 2-3 scrambling towards the summit.