Wolftrap Mountain, Mountain summit in County Offaly, Ireland

Wolftrap Mountain is a summit in the Slieve Bloom mountain range in County Offaly, standing at 487 meters elevation. A rutted track leads to the top, where a trig pillar and several radio masts are located.

The name Sliabh Ghaiste na Mac Tíre means "mountain of the wolves' trap", though its exact origin is unclear. Wolves were still widespread in Ireland in the 17th century; the last wolf in County Laois was killed in 1700, and the last in Ireland in 1786. The summit lies on the boundary between Laois and Offaly.

The Irish name Sliabh Ghaiste na Mac Tíre means "mountain of the wolves' trap". Its exact origin is unclear, but wolves were still widespread in Ireland in the 17th century; the last wolf in County Laois was killed in 1700, and the last in Ireland in 1786.

From the R440 between Mountrath and Kinnitty, a small parking bay marks the start; a gravel track of about 1.5 km with little remaining climb leads to the summit. The top holds a trig point and several radio masts, and the plateau opens views in all directions, especially west over the Shannon plain.

Wolftrap Mountain is the most northerly summit of the Slieve Bloom range, and its Irish name Sliabh Ghaiste na Mac Tíre means "mountain of the wolves' trap". The last wolf in County Laois was killed in 1700; the last in Ireland followed in 1786.