Montana · Hiking

Middle Fork Judith River

15.4 mi
round trip
418 ft
climb
5,501 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Middle Fork Judith River open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Middle Fork Judith River is a 15.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Judith-Musselshell Ranger District of Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in central Montana. The trail rises from about 5,079 feet to about 5,501 feet, a climb of 418 feet one way, and is rated hard. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced, with horses and bikes allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lewistown show July highs around 78°F with lows near 44°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. The trailhead is called M Fk Judith Trailhead, and parking is at M FK JUDITH TH. The route is open year-round, and Judith Guard Station and Judith Station Campground both sit within about a mile and a half. Nearby, the Lost Fork Judith River hike is about 3 miles away, and Hay Canyon Campground is about 4 miles off. Indian Hill and Dry Pole Canyon are both within about 5.5 miles.