Danny On Memorial Trail

Danny On Memorial Trail is named after Danny On, a silvaculturist (applied forest ecologist) with the United States Forest Service who died in a skiing accident on Big Mountain in 1979. As well as conservationist, he also excelled in nature photography.

There is a large graveled parking area at the trailhead for Trail 2 adjacent to the Mono Creek Campground. The junction of Trail 2 and the David Creek Trail 56 is well marked three miles in on Trail 2. The trail is easy to follow all the way to Torrey Lake.

Davis Creek Trail (38) begins at West Boulder Trailhead, crosses the trail bridge at West Boulder Ranger Station, switch-backs through Forest Service horse pasture, and traverses 1/4 mile of private land.

Davis Mountain Trail (212) has not been maintained for several years, and harvesting adjacent to and including the trail system has been fairly extensive. Following the trail should be attempted only by those very experienced in off-trail travel.

Dead Dog Loop Ski Trail is groomed daily for classic/skate. Access via Rendezvous system. Fees apply.

Length: 5.5 km of more difficult trail.Trail Begins: Dead Dog Trail.Trail Ends: Loop

Area Map: Gallatin National Forest Visitor Map

Deadman Ski Trail is not groomed.

Length: 2 km of easiest, 1.2 km of more difficult and 3.2 km of most difficult trail.Trail Begins: Kings Hill Pass parking lot.Trail Ends: US Highway 89 Deadman Creek

Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Jefferson Division)

Deep Creek Ridge Trail (338) is part of the Deep Creek Figure 8 Loop National Recreations Trail. This trail is good for a three to four day trip into Deep Creek area. The reccommended season is late spring to late autumn.

Deep Creek Ski Trail provides a pleasant tour through good wildlife habitat. The lower part of the road climbs gently and passes through an open forest of big larch and Douglas fir.

The start of the trail in Mill Creek is the start of the Deep Creek Figure 8 Loop National Recreation Trail. Deep Creek Trail (303) can be used to access the Smith River and for fishing in the North Fork of Deep Creek. Use of the upper 6.1 miles by horses and motorized vehicles is heavy.

Deep Creek Trail (311) is a gently sloping trail which climbs above the north side of Deep Creek to Locke Ridge. It is an easy hike that should only take a few hours. There are three small lakes below the ridge on the east side.

Outstanding views of the North Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park.

Length: 8.3 miles. High difficulty

Trail Begins: Big Creek Campground.Trail Ends: North Fork Road, Section 4 (Forest Road 486)

Derby Mountain Trail (126) starts at the West Bridger Rental Cabin. It travels southwest toward Derby Mountain, goes around the east side of Derby Mountain, and accesses Derby Road 6674. The trail terminates at Arch Rock.

Dickey Lake Accessible Trail

Dickey Lake Accessible Trail (94) has been designed for wheelchairs, but is also used as a short hike for those wishing to see the beauty of the area. The trail is paved and ends at a platform overlooking the lake. Ample parking is available and will accommodate several RVs.

Dickey Lake-Mt. Marston Trail (361) offers a day hike to Mt. Marston. The hike is fairly gradual and winds over forested ridges. Wildlife abounds so hunting is a main attraction in the fall. Two additional trails climb up to Mt. Marston; an alternate route may be taken down if desired.

Dinah Lake Trail (12) leads to a small lake, good for fishing and swimming. You definitely need a forest map to get to this lake. There are quite a few logging roads to sort out to get there

.Length: 2.0 miles.Trail Beginning: Forest Road 465.Trail End: Dinah Lake

Discovery Basin Ski Trails are not groomed.

Length: 5.2 km of easiest trail, intermittent grooming; 3.1 km of more difficult trail and 9.6 km of most difficult trail.Trail Begins: Parking Lot at Discovery Basin Ski Area

Area Map: Cross-country Ski Trails near Georgetown Lake

Divide Creek Trail is a scenic trail starting in sagebrush/grassland, climbing through mixed timber and meadows, crossing the Snowcrest Range above timberline and dropping back down to the East Fork of Blacktail Creek. Tremendous views from the higher elevations.

Divide Trail (6) offers several scenic views of the Cabinet Mountains. It is used primarily by horseback riders but lends itself to average day hike and short backpacking trips. No restrooms or stock facilities are available.

Snowmobile trail is 16 miles of marked and groomed trails. Suitable for inexperienced snowmobilers. Highway 191 to Buck Creek Ridge on a snow covered road. Good sightseeing and snow play sites. Forest Service rental cabin on top of Yellow Mule Divide.

Length: 8.0 miles

Length: 6.0 miles .Trail Begins: Road 1591.Trail Ends: Dome Shaped Mountain

Area Map: Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map .USGS Map1: Stony Creek.Township 7N; Range 17W; Section 25

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