Middle Fork Trail
- 5.5 mi
- round trip
- 646 ft
- climb
- 6,914 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Middle Fork Trail 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.
Middle Fork Trail is a 5.5-mile out-and-back hike in the Scapegoat Wilderness, part of the Lincoln Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana. The trail rises from about 6,265 feet to about 6,914 feet, a climb of 646 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail lies within designated wilderness, so plan for a backcountry outing. The trail opens from May 1 through November 30. The Crow Peak Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Crow Creek Trail and Sheep Creek Trail are both within about 3 miles. Paddlers can reach the East Fork North Fork Blackfoot River, roughly 6 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Choteau Mountain View RV Campground49 mi away
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