Big Timber

Placer Basin Trail (20) starts 1 mile south of Camp on the Boulder, immediately crosses a foot bridge across the Main Boulder River, traverses to the south and switchbacks and follows Hawley Creek to Breakneck Plateau, continues across East Boulder Plateau, and finally descends to Dry Fork Trail

Rainbow Creek Trail (28) travels from the junction of East Fork Trail 27 to the Lake Plateau and Custer National Forest. In conjunction with East Fork Trail 27, this is the most popular trail in the Big Timber Ranger District.

Come as a guest and leave as a friend. Retreat to the Richert's home set in a secluded valley with mountain vistas. Relax and feel time disappear. No scheduled activities or special programs, join the Richerts for the getaway of your dreams.

Rocking Tree Ranch is a natural horsemanship school and guest ranch that offers a program designed specifically for families.

After 40 years of married life, Lynn fondly refers to Julie as 'THE featured attraction' of their Hospitality House'and after one taste of her homemade cinnamon rolls, you'll agree!

Sheep Creek Trail (127) starts 0.5 mile north of Independence and travel to Hellroaring Divide. It ascends a ridge between Sheep Creek and Copper Creek and traverses its length to the Divide, providing scenic views. It provides access to Hellroaring Creek on the Gardiner Ranger District.

The Shiloh Rifle Company has shirts, caps, and books. Accessories for the rifles we manufacture, such as sights, gun stands, dies, etc. for reloading.

We manufacture the 1874 Sharps rifle. Orders can be placed through our office.

Silver Lake Trail (149) begins at the junction with Fourmile Trail 22 and travels to Silver Lake. Steep and rocky.

Length: 3.2 miles. Wilderness area, fair condition, moderate difficulty, medium use.Trail Begins: Trail 22.Trail Ends: Silver Lake

Slough Creek-Independence Trail travels through the Independence mine area.

Length: 5.0 miles. Wilderness area, medium use, moderate difficulty

Trail Begins: Trail 27.Trail Ends: Independence Peak

Speculator Trail (21) begins near Speculator Creek on the west side of Main Boulder Road and travel to Great Falls Creek Trail 18 in Falls Creek drainage. Poor conditions, not routinely maintained, not recommended for pack and saddle stock due to numerous deep bogs.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church is located on the main street of the Big Timer Community, McLeod Street.

Mass is held on sundays at 8:30am on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Service of Word and Communion is held at 9:30am on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays.

Sunlight Lake Trail (273) travels from the junction with Sweet Grass Creek Trail 122 to Sunlight Divide. The trail section above Sunlight Lake to the Divide and beyond are not recommended for pack and saddle stock.

Length: 3.9 miles. Good condition, moderate difficulty, medium use