Dry Fork
- 13.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,935 ft
- climb
- 7,316 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Dry Fork open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Lolo National Forest.
East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District
Agency alert covering Lolo National Forest · Order 26-003- · USFS · Lolo National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Lolo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Dry Fork is a hard hike in Montana's Scapegoat Wilderness, part of the Seeley Lake Ranger District of Lolo National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 13.4 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,935 feet, taking you from a low point of about 5,386 feet to a high of about 7,316 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. Plan for a full day on foot, with the climb spread across the length of the route. The trail sits within the Scapegoat Wilderness, so the surrounding area is protected. The nearest town is Seeley Lake, and the Seeley Lake Ranger District is the district unit. Several other outings lie within a few miles. Dwight Creek is about 1.4 miles away, and the Dry Fork North Fork Blackfoot River offers canoeing about 2.3 miles off. Limestone Creek and Whiskey Cutoff are both hikes within about 3 miles.
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