Kimmerly Sm

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…

Kimmerly Creek

~3 min drive

Steep creek drainage hike with 2,100 ft gain near Kimmerly Creek, Montana.

Canyon Sm

~5 min drive

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

Cedar Ridge

~9 min drive

Scenic ridgeline loop through Montana forest with moderate views.

Apgar Lookout Trailhead

~13 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…

Turkey Trot

~11 min drive

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

Kinnimiki Creek

~10 min drive

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

Waving Bear

~10 min drive

Easy 4.2-mile Montana trail with minimal elevation gain.

Forest and Fire Nature Trail Fire Ecology

~14 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…

Teakettle

~11 min drive

Easy 2.8-mile trail near Teakettle with minimal elevation gain.