The Continental Divide Trail
This section of the Continental Divide Trail, located on the Lincoln Ranger District, offers hikers an easy and well-maintained hike through a scenic landscape. Surrounded by a dense canopy of Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine, the trail occasionally provides outstanding vistas. Parking is available at the trailhead, although amenities like water or loading ramps are not provided. This portion of the trail is particularly popular due to its accessibility from Flesher Pass.
The trail begins behind an information sign and briefly follows a road before veering off to the right, marked by blaze marks. As hikers progress, they'll traverse from closed canopy forests to open meadow hill sides, providing ample opportunities to spot various wildlife species, including elk and porcupines. Camping spots are available, but caution is advised to avoid areas with snags, as the divide can be windy year-round.
While the initial mile offers diverse scenery, the trail later continues through closed canopy forests of Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine, albeit without expansive vistas. Despite this, the varied canopy types make for an engaging hike.
Stretching for 51.0 miles, this segment of the Continental Divide Trail begins at Trail Junction 337, T 11N, R 7W, Section 5, and ends at Trail Junction 441, T 17N, R 8W, Section 22. Visitors can consult the Helena Forest Visitor Map and the USGS Map1 for additional details and navigation assistance.
This section of the Continental Divide Trail, located on the Lincoln Ranger District, offers hikers an easy and well-maintained hike through a scenic landscape. Surrounded by a dense canopy of Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine, the trail occasionally provides outstanding vistas. Parking is available at the trailhead, although amenities like water or loading ramps are not provided. This portion of the trail is particularly popular due to its accessibility from Flesher Pass.
The trail begins behind an information sign and briefly follows a road before veering off to the right, marked by blaze marks. As hikers progress, they'll traverse from closed canopy forests to open meadow hill sides, providing ample opportunities to spot various wildlife species, including elk and porcupines. Camping spots are available, but caution is advised to avoid areas with snags, as the divide can be windy year-round.
While the initial mile offers diverse scenery, the trail later continues through closed canopy forests of Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine, albeit without expansive vistas. Despite this, the varied canopy types make for an engaging hike.
Stretching for 51.0 miles, this segment of the Continental Divide Trail begins at Trail Junction 337, T 11N, R 7W, Section 5, and ends at Trail Junction 441, T 17N, R 8W, Section 22. Visitors can consult the Helena Forest Visitor Map and the USGS Map1 for additional details and navigation assistance.
