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Three Mile Access Trail
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Montana
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Inside Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
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Three Mile Access Trail
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Three Mile Access Trail: Easy, 2 Miles Round Trip At the west end of the Three Mile Parking Area, near the pit toilet, follow the gravel path along the Bighorn River. Travel along the well-trodden footpath skirting the field along the river. The trail ends in a grove of cottonwoods with giant downed logs perfect for watching the graceful casting of the fly fishermen that come from all over to enjoy the world class fishery supported by the Bighorn River. It is also a tranquil setting to watch the ducks floating by or just listen to the sounds of nature.
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