Helena National Forest

Recreational Activities - Trails

Length: The short loop is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and long loop is 3.5 miles (5.6 km)

Elevation Change: 700 ft (214 m)
Trail Beginning: 5600 ft. elevation (1707 m)
Trail Ending: 5600 ft. elevation (1707 m)

Special Features/Attractions & Considerations: This trail has 13 stations depicting different features of the landscape and animals that inhabit the area, as well as man’s influence of the area. Animals you could see are bear, elk, deer, moose, and small animals such as squirrels, rabbits, and birds. Motorized travel on the trail is restricted yearlong; road access is closed to all motorized use Dec 2 to May 15th. All other uses welcome. The cabin is not available for rent from September 1 to November 30.

Locator: Elkhorn Mountains
From Townsend, go south on Highway 287 approximately 8 miles to Toston. Turn right at the Bunkhouse Bar on County Road #285 toward Radersburg. At Radersburg the pavement ends. Stay on the gravel road until you reach the forest boundary. At that point the road becomes Forest Road #424. Follow it for 5 miles. Turn right on #405. Cross Crow Creek and follow the signs to Eagle Station.

Quad(s): Townsend SW, Clancy SE
Helena National Forest Map

For further information contact the Townsend Ranger District

USDA Forest Service - Helena National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 17 May 2007 at 16:17:49 EDT