Point of Interest
The Iron Mountain Trail #242 follows a wagon road built in 1887 as a route to haul silver ore from the Iron Mountain mine in the Flat Creek drainage to the Clark Fork River near Cascade Campground. An interpretive sign near the campground discusses the historical significance of this trail route. Two overlook areas along the lower trail offer spectacular views of the Clark Fork River valley.
Length: 1.2 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: -
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
snow from October to April
Location: 16 miles south of Plains, MT., In Lolo National Forest, 14 SE of Plains on Forest Hwy 135 at Cascade Campground.
County: Sanders
State: MT
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
The trailhead is located in Cascade Campground on Montana Highway 135 between St. Regis, Montana, and the junction of Highway 135 and Highway 200. (The campground is approximately 7.5 miles south of Paradise, Montana, and 5 miles south of the junctions of Highways 135 and 200.)
Average Grade: 6%
Maximum Grade: 12%
Elevation High: 3100 Feet
Elevation Low: 2600 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 24 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil, compacted
Year Designated: 1980
