Forest and Fire Nature Trail

~17 min drive

Welcome to the Forest & Fire Nature Trail. Depending on where you’re from, the word “wildfire” can be letters on a page or... a whole lot more. For some, the word “wildfire” can trigger dramatic and visceral recall of the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the earth on fir…

Highline Loop Sm

~12 min drive

14.4-mile loop with 1,372 ft gain through Montana backcountry.

P-Line Trail

~12 min drive

Short, steep Montana foothill hike with 480 ft elevation gain.

Emery Hill Sm

~14 min drive

Moderate 4.9-mile hike with 1,099 ft gain near Emery Hill, Montana.

Camas Road Gate Parking

~3 min drive

Parking at the Camas Road Gate is only allowed during the winter months. From here, skiers and snowshoers can access a variety of trails. Trails that can be reached from this parking area are: Lower McDonald Creek, 2-3 miles roundtrip. The trail begins just south of the McDo…

Ousel Peak

~12 min drive

Moderate 7-mile climb to Ousel Peak with 3,129 ft elevation gain.

Walking W

~14 min drive

Easy 1.15-mile walk with 272 ft elevation gain near Walking W.

Cedar Ridge

~15 min drive

Scenic ridgeline loop through Montana forest with moderate views.

Rocky Point Trailhead

~6 min drive

The Rocky Point Trail follows along the western shore of Lake McDonald, within the burn scar of the Roberts Fire (2003). It offers beach access and excellent views of Lake McDonald. The trail is lollipop-shaped. Rocky Point Distance: 0.7 mile (1.1 km), loop Elevation gain: 2…

Canyon Sm

~12 min drive

Challenging 45-mile backcountry trail with 2,787 ft elevation gain through Montana canyonlands.