Forks Patrol

Forest and Fire Nature Trail

~15 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

~1 min drive

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

Deadhorse-Elelehum

~6 min drive

Scenic 5.5-mile Montana day hike with minimal elevation gain.

Canyon Sm

~8 min drive

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

Forest and Fire Nature Trail Fire Ecology

~15 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…

Kinnimiki Creek

~3 min drive

Moderate creek-side trail with steady elevation gain through Montana backcountry.

Moose Peak

~8 min drive

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

Glacier View Mtn.

~10 min drive

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

Hidden Meadow Trailhead

~21 min drive

This peaceful and relatively flat trail takes you to a meadow and pond with good birding opportunities. Hidden Meadow Distance: 1.5 mi (2.4 km), one way Elevation gain: 337 ft (103 m) Elevation loss: 103 ft (31 m) Trailhead: 3 miles south of Polebridge Ranger Station While i…

Hallowat Creek

~6 min drive

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