Helena National Forest

Recreational Activities - Trails

Length: 3 miles (4.8 km)

Elevation Change: 540 ft. (165 m)
Trail Beginning: 4460 ft. elevation (1360 m)
Trail Ending: 5000 ft. elevation (1524 m)

Special Features/Attractions & Considerations: The trail through Trout Creek Canyon was once part of the Figure 8 Scenic Route; this three-mile segment was destroyed during a spring flood in 1981 and has been maintained as a trail ever since. It features some spectacular viewing opportunities of magnificent limestone formations.

Although the entire trail surface is graveled or native material, the first mile is accessible. An information kiosk with interpretive brochures is located a short distance from the trailhead. The first mile trail segment also features a bench and picnic table.

Locator: Big Belt Mountains
Take county road 280 (otherwise know as York Road). Continue approximately 8 miles past York to Vigilante Campground. Parking for this trailhead is provided at the campground entrance.

Quad(s): Hogback Mountain, Snedaker Basin
Helena National Forest Map

For further information contact the Helena Ranger District

USDA Forest Service - Helena National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 19 August 2010 at 12:53:12 EDT