Forest and Fire Nature Trail

~28 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…

Ousel Peak - West

~3 min drive

Challenging 13.7-mile alpine climb with 4,524 ft elevation gain near Ousel Peak.

Emery Hill Sm

~3 min drive

Moderate 4.9-mile hike with 1,099 ft gain near Emery Hill, Montana.

P-Line Trail

~4 min drive

Short, steep Montana foothill hike with 480 ft elevation gain.

Apgar Lookout Trailhead

~12 min drive

This trail leads to the Apgar Fire Lookout, offering an expansive view of Lake McDonald and the surrounding valley. This particular view is shared online via a live webcam. The webcam view is available at www.nps.gov/glac. Apgar Fire Lookout Distance: 3.6 mi (5.8 km), one wa…

Desert Mtn. Sm

~8 min drive

Remote 17-mile expert mountain trail with 3,079 ft elevation gain.

Cascadilla Creek

~14 min drive

Scenic creek-side hike with cascades and forest views near Cascadilla Creek.

Walking W

~6 min drive

Easy 1.15-mile walk with 272 ft elevation gain near Walking W.

Camas Road Gate Parking

~13 min drive

Parking at the Camas Road Gate is only allowed during the winter months. From here, skiers and snowshoers can access a variety of trails. Trails that can be reached from this parking area are: Lower McDonald Creek, 2-3 miles roundtrip. The trail begins just south of the McDo…

Ousel Peak

~8 min drive

Moderate 7-mile climb to Ousel Peak with 3,129 ft elevation gain.