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Forest and Fire Nature Trail

~13 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…

Skookoleel Creek

~5 min drive

Moderate creek-side hike with steady climbing and scenic drainage views.

Glacier View Mtn.

~8 min drive

Moderate 5.65-mile climb to alpine views with 1,737 ft elevation gain.

Moose Peak

~8 min drive

Moderate 5.5-mile peak hike with 1,821 ft gain and mountain views.

Numa Lookout Trailhead

~25 min drive

This trail takes you to one of the (seasonally) staffed fire lookouts in the park. It starts on the shore of Bowman Lake, with the first half remaining relatively flat before gaining elevation. Numa Lookout Distance: 5.7 mi (9.2 km), one way Elevation gain: 3,396 ft (1035 m)…

Forks Patrol

~6 min drive

Remote 16-mile backcountry trail with 2,400 ft gain through Montana wilderness.

Canyon Sm

~13 min drive

Scenic 5.7-mile canyon hike with moderate elevation gain near Canyon, MT.

Du Hein

~10 min drive

Easy 3-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Du Hein.

Forest and Fire Nature Trail Fire Ecology

~13 min drive

This trail is a great place to explore a post-fire environment. Any disturbance—whether that’s a fire, an avalanche, a landslide, or a pest outbreak—resets the ecological clock. The mature trees die, opening the canopy to light and making way for new species to take hold. Grad…

Hallowat Creek

~7 min drive

Moderate 7.85-mile creek drainage hike with 975 ft elevation gain.