National Forest Trail

The East Fork Snowmobile Trail System consists of 9 connected snowmobile routes totaling approximately 57 miles. The routes are groomed on a regular basis from December 15 to April 1. The routes go to Carp Ridge, Moose Lake, Windy Ridge and Storm Lake.

East Morrell - Blind Canyon Snowmobile Trail begins at the Seeley Creek Trailhead. It travels to Road 467, Junction T, then to Road 4378 to Junction U and continues back to trailhead on Road 477. It is a good family trail but watch for detours at bridge site (no bridge). Not groomed.

East Rosebud-Camp Senia Trail (13) is 1 mile beyond Timberline Lake Trailhead and switchbacks toward Red Lodge Creek Plateau. Two to three hours will reward the hiker to a view that goes on forever.

East Spread Mountain Trail (435) is a short steep trail to the top of Spread Mountain. It comes off of the McCabe Creek Trail. The Old Forest Service Lookout on top of East Spread Mountain is a structure that is unsafe and should not be climbed.

Eddy Ridge Trail (1130) takes you to high ridge sub-alpine terrain. It features views of Clark Fork River Canyon.

Length: 3.0 miles.Trail Begins: Forest Road 7600.Trail Ends: Dead ends on ridge between Tuffy Lake and Poacher Gulch

Eight Mile Harvey Trail (245) trailhead is 3.1 miles from the closed gate.

Length: 4.6 miles.Trail Begins: Forest Service Road 358.Trail Ends: Trail 21

Length: 2.0 miles.Trail Begind: Road 358.Trail Ends: Trail 243

Area Map: Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map .USGS Map1: Harvey Point.USGS Map2: Spink Point.Township 10N; Range 15W; Section 24

Elk Calf Trail (137) offers a scenic view of Glacier National Park. The Summit Cutoff Trail 133 climbs for 1.2 miles to the Two Medicine-Elk Calf Loop. The first portion of this trail is steep but usable. At the junction the decision must be made on which direction to proceed.

Elk Mountain Trail (107) provides a hike that takes only a few hours and is fairly easy. The trail is in good condition and leads up to Elk Mountain and the old lookout, winding through dense forests with lupine covered slopes and wide meadows.

Elk Patrol Trail (109) ends at Elk Mountain Lookout, an old structure now closed to the public. Tremendous views of the Cabinet Mountains, Whitefish Range, and the Galtons will be seen.

Length: 3.5 miles.Trail Begins: Road 3500.Trail Ends: Elk Mountain Lookout

A short hike with connections for longer hikes or horse trips.

Elkhorn Hot Springs Ski Trail follows the old Wise River Polaris Road from Elkhorn Hot Springs to the top of the Price Creek Divide. From the Divide it follows the Pioneer Mountain National Scenic Byway. Trail system consists of several loops with approximately 1,000 feet of climb.

Length: 4.0 miles.Trail Begins: Trail 17.Trail Ends: Emerine Lookout

Area Map: Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map .USGS Map1: Mount Emerine.Township 5N; Range 16W; Section 19

Essex Ski Trail Complex is a trail system that consists of 7 trails. To access the complex, park at Izaak Walton Inn. The trails are maintained and groomed by Izaak Walton Inn. There is a required trail fee of $5.00 per person.

Estler Lake Trail connects Minneopa Lake with Estler Lake. A 4x4 trail connects Kelly Reservior with Estler. The trail is used by mountain bikers. There are steep pitches below Estler Lake which make the ride to Kelly Resevoir a most difficult trail.

Evans Gulch Trail (696) takes you through steep, brushy, timbered terrain to a sub-alpine lake basin. Be prepared for several creek crossings.

Length: 3.4 miles.Trail Beginning: Forest Road 7627 (road into Evans Gulch).Trail End: Evans Lake

The Falls Creek trailhead difficult to locate, very steep, and not routinely maintained. There is no parking at the trailhead; however, parking is available within walking distance of the trailhead.

Falls Creek Trail accesses lower Longfellow Park and connects with Trail 109 near Crow Creek Falls. The falls are on private property. The trail is mainly used for hunting. This is an easy hike with medium use. Spring, summer and fall are the recommended seasons.