National Forest Trail

South Fork Lolo Creek Trail (311) is one of the northern most accesses to the Selway/Bitterroot Wilderness. It climbs from Lolo Creek up the South Fork to it's headwaters in the Wilderness. The first part is a steep climb above the creek.

South Fork Pilgrim Creek Trail (1084), which lies between two roads, is primarily used during hunting season. It winds through dense timber and offers a good opportunity to view wildlife.

Length: 2.6 miles.Trail Begins: Road 2713.Trail Ends: Road 2710

Length: 6.5 miles.Trail Begins: Access road from Frogpond Basin impassable when wet. .Trail Ends: Ross Fork Trail 19

Area Map: Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map .USGS Map1: Whetstone Ridge.Township 3N; Range 17W; Section 1

The South Fork Teton Trail (168) traverses a west-facing slope high above the South Fork of the Teton. The pass, at an elevation of 7,580 feet forms the headwaters of the South Fork. The view west to the high ridges of the Rockies and northwest to Old Baldy Peak is spectacular.

Length: 5 miles of marked trails.Trail Begins: Road 144.Trail Ends: Upper South Fork Waldron

Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Rocky Mountain Division)

South Plateau Snowmobile Trail enters Idaho and connects with groomed trail network on Targhee National Forest. Also connects with Two Top Loop.

Length: 39.1 miles of marked and groomed trails. .Trail Begins: West Yellowstone.Trail Ends: Loop

Southend Pioneer Loop Trail (750) climbs steeply for the first 1.5 miles, undulated for the next 1 mile then climbs again to Lower Bobcat Lake. Trail is rocky and has some boggy areas. Trail is open to use by motorcycles.

From the Spanish Creek parking area there are many options for ski routes into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. This trail is not groomed. The Spanish Creek recreational/rental cabin available for extended trips.

A strenuous ascent to the top, Spar Peak Trail (324) combines open sunlit meadows with old hemlock/cedar stands. Though this trail is steep, and brushy in some spots, the view from the top is sensational. Use caution during damp weather as a portion of the trail has slick and rocky tread.

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.

The Spotted Bear Lookout Trail offers a strenuous hike through a heavily forested environment broken up by small meadows. The trail ends at a fire lookout tower. Spectacular views in all directions can be seen from the lookout tower.

Spread Mountain Trail (166) is very steep for the entire route. It's a primitive foot trail over the top of Spread Mountain to Camp Pass.

Length: 4.5 miles.Trail Begins: Bear Creek Road.Trail Ends: Connects with Trail 94

Area Map: Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map .USGS Map1: Burnt Mountain.USGS Map1: Dickie Peak.Township 3N; Range 10W; Section 19

Spring Creek Trail (370) takes you to Big Hole Peak or back down Munson Creek to Highway 200.

Length: 7.0 miles.Trail Begins: Unnumbered Forest Road off of Forest Road 887.Trail Ends: Junction of Trail 1268T near Big Hole Peak

Squaw Creek Trail (520) dead ends on a ridge in the Mt. Silcox/Flat Iron Roadless Area. Non-motorized use only.

Length: 3.4 miles.Trail Begins: Harlow road.Trail Ends: Upper Squaw Creek (dead end)

Squaw Peak Trail (707) is a steep day hike from Missoula. The drive takes about an hour and a half. This is a popular trail to Squaw Peak. On a good visibility day you can almost see Flathead Lake.

St. Mary Peak Trail (116) is maintained every two years.

Length: 4.5 miles. Moderate difficulty

Trail Begins: Forest Road 739.1.Trail Ends: St. Mary Peak Lookout

Stahl Creek Trail (80) leads to Stahl Mountain Lookout and is an excellent day hike. The trail from Stahl Creek road is well defined and is fairly easy, although the trail on the side of Stahl Peak is steep and rocky.