Point of Interest
This trail skirts the northern edge of the 20,000 acre Skalkaho Game Preserve and ends at Burnt Fork Lake in the Sapphire Mountains. Travel along the ridge trail offers views of the scenic Bitterroot Mountains and opportunities to see big game. The trailhead, 18 miles northeast of Hamilton, MT on the Willow Creek Road, has a developed campsite, horse-feed bunks, and hitchrails.
Length: 6 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: 18 miles east of Hamilton, MT. In the Bitterroot National Forest, 3 mi. S of Hamilton on US 93 take SR 38 E for 9 miles. Turn left on FR 714 for 20 miles to trailhead.
County: Ravalli
State: MT
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
From Stevensville take the Stevi cut-off road to Highway 93. Travel south (left) 14.8 miles and turn east (left) onto Woodside Cutoff Rd. Follow for 2 miles, Road will become Willow Creek Rd. Follow for 10.5 miles. Turn north (left) and go 12.4 miles to the trailhead.
Average Grade: 10%
Maximum Grade: 25%
Elevation High: 8500 Feet
Elevation Low: 7500 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 24 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil
Year Designated: 1980
