National Forest Trail

Reynolds Park Trail (349) serves as a good access route to Tenderfoot Creek from the south. Some of the road used to access the trail and part of the trail is located on private land. Obtain permission to cross Reynolds Park.

The steepness of Rice Draw Trail (1071) eliminates all use but hiking. It provides access to upper Rice Draw-Lone Cliff and Loveland Ridge. If a downhill hike is preferred, the hiker may be dropped off at the top, off the trail on Rice Loop Road.

Parking available at plowed lot on Highway 43. Can use Cabinet Creek Trail or Anderson Mountain Road to make semi-loops.

Length: 6.1 km of more difficult trail; no grooming. .Trail Begins: Parking lot Highway 43.Trail Ends: Loop

Richmond - Clearwater Loop Snowmobile Trail begins at Rice Ridge Road 720, Junction C, to Road 667, then connection trail at Junction G, to Road 671, 17594 and 17593, then to Road 4353 and Clearwater Road 4370. Scenic, view of the Swan Range. Watch for drifts.

Richmond - Marshall Hookup Snowmobile Trail begins at Richmond Saddle Road 667, Junction G, and continues to West Fork Clearwater Road 552, then to West Fork Crossover Road 9973, and then to Lake Marshall Road 463, Junction H. Good Family trail. Use caution at the highway crossing.

Rierdon Gulch Trail (126) is very scenic but is included in a cattle grazing allotment. Rierdon Gulch Trail is predominantly open and grassy with interspersed stands of aspen, lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir and scattered limber pine.

The Rimini-Elliston-Basin Snowmobile Loop trailhead begins at Moose Creek on the Rimini Road, with groomed route on forest roads, mostly timbered, with some ridgetop vistas. 161 miles of marked, ungroomed and groomed trails.

River Trail (223) is an excellent hiking trail with a variety of views, habitat and topography. Parts of the trail follow the Clarkfork River, while other sections wander away from it. There is one stretch along a rock outcrop across a talis slope that should be crossed with caution.

Robertson Spring Trail (317) is very steep and rocky. The recommended season of use is late spring to mid-autumn. The upper portion of the trail is located on private land. Please stay on the trail.

Length: 2.0 miles. Heavy use

Robin Run Trail (784) is a short walk that makes a good day hike. There are 2 areas to camp, at the beginning and end of the trail. Access to the West Fork Trout Creek trail system makes Robin Run a good entry trail for those wishing to plan an extended stay.

The Robinson Mountain Trail (159) begins in a cutting unit and follows an old skid trail for 0.3 mile prior to entering the timber. The trail then follows the ridgeline between Young Creek and Yaak River drainages with occasional vistas into one drainage or the other.

Length: 2.9 of km easiest trail; no grooming

Trail Begins: Crystal Lake winter trailhead.Trail Ends: Loop

Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Rocky Mountain Division)

Rock Creek Snowmobile Trail crosses private property, please stay on trail. Cooperative operation with Big Sky Snowriders and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. Trailhead is in Section 34, T3N, R10E on private property. Parking capacity for 10 cars.

Rock Creek Trail (580) offers a nice view of the mountains. There is a variety of trees and plant growth. The hiker will also view wildlife along the trail. This trail is open to horseback travel.

Rock Island Lake Trail is restricted to motorized use.

Length: 3.0 miles.Trail Begins: Miner Creek Road, Section 24.Trail Ends: Past Rock Island Lakes, Section 27

Roe Gulch Trail (894) switchbacks up through open woods to 20-Odd Peak, lending an excellent view of the Cabinet Mountains and Clark Fork valley. This trail can be used both for a good day hike, or for the backpacker who wants an extended hike along the ridgetop to Canyon Peak.

Romy Creek Trail climbs through mixed meadows and wooded areas to the crest of the Snowcrest Mountains. Outstanding views from top of Snowcrest Range. Snowcrest Trail provides extensive additional trail opportunities.

Ross Creek Ski Trail is probably most enjoyed by intermediate and advanced skiers leading to the Ross Creek Scenic Area. There are a number of steep sections with sharp turns that should be skied with caution. No motor vehicles are allowed after December 1.

Following Ross Creek the entire distance, Ross Creek Trail (142) is an excellent day hike through a closed canopy of cedars and hemlocks. During high runoff fording the creek may be difficult, so caution should be exercised.

Length: 14.0 miles.Trail Begins: Road 5072 (primitive road).Trail Ends: Trail 31

Area Map: Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map .USGS Map1: Whetstone Ridge .USGS Map2: Kent Peak.Township 4N; Range 16W; Section 5