Kimmerly Creek

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…

Kimmerly Sm

~3 min drive

13.85-mile moderate Montana trail with 2,078 ft elevation gain.

Du Hein

~9 min drive

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

Glacier View Mtn.

~10 min drive

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

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…

Kinnimiki Creek

~7 min drive

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

Danny on - Long Way

~10 min drive

Moderate 3.6-mile Montana trail with 572 ft elevation gain.

Turkey Trot

~14 min drive

Easy 2.3-mile walk with minimal elevation gain, ideal for families.

Apgar Lookout Trailhead

~15 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…

Canyon Sm

~8 min drive

Challenging 45-mile backcountry trail with 2,787 ft elevation gain through Montana canyonlands.