Helena National Forest

Recreational Activities - Trails

Length: 10.5 miles (16.9 km) one-way to Tizer Station

Elevation Change: 2100 ft. (640 m) This change is deceiving because the climb to the divide between Longfellow Creek and Crazy Creek is steep and long.

Trail Beginning: 5600 ft. (1707 m)
Trail Ending: 7700 ft. (235 m)

Special Features/Attractions & Considerations: Scenic overlooks of both Crow Creek and Crazy Creek are breathtaking on the divide. Small meadows dot the upper Crazy Creek drainage offering a good chance to see elk, deer, black bear, and moose. There are a few dispersed campsites along the trail. In the spring wildflowers abound in the small parks. Fall brings the rutting season for elk where you may hear four or five bulls bugling at the same time.

The trail is well blazed and signed. Trailhead #112 and trail #101 are a shared trail for about 1 mile. When you cross Eureka Creek veer to your right and continue until you drop down into a grassy park. Turn left and cross Longfellow Creek and turn right at the old corrals. In 1 mile you will be at the junction with Trail #133. Turn right and cross Longfellow Creek again. Turn left and start the climb to the divide between Crow Creek and Crazy Creek. At the divide you will drop into Crazy Creek. Follow the ridge toward Clear Creek. A loop opportunity is possible. From the upper junction of #112 and #133, take #133 and return to Eagle Station. At this point if you wish to continue toward Tizer Station, it is approximately 3 miles.

Motorized travel on the trail is restricted yearlong; road access is closed to all motorized use Dec 1 to May 15th. All other uses welcome.

Locator: Elkhorn Mountains
From Townsend take Highway 287 south to Toston. Turn right at County Road #285 toward Radersburg. At Radersburg the pavement ends. Stay on the gravel road for the next 5 miles. At the forest boundary the road becomes Forest Road #424. Follow this until you come to the junction with Forest Road #405. Turn right and cross the Crow Creek bridge. Continue on Forest Road #405 until the junction with Eagle Station. Turn left and go past the Eagle Station 1/3 mile to the trailhead and parking area

Quad(s): Townsend SW, Clancy NE
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 16:17:58 EDT