National Forest Trail
Big Spring Creek Trail
About
Distance: 7.0 miles
Trailhead: Trailhead on Rock Creek Road 102
Trail Ends: Bitterroot Divide
Big Spring Creek Trail (1269) is a steep rocky trail that takes you up the Rock Creek side of the Sapphire Divide to Eagle Point. You will be looking over the Bitterroot Valley from the top of the Skalkaho Game Preserve. This is steep rocky country and might be hard on horses.
Area Map: Lolo Forest Visitors Map
USGS Map1: Quigg Peak
USGS Map2: Stony Creek
USGS Map3: Sawmill Saddle
Township 7N; Range 17W; Section 2
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS
24 Fort Missoula Road
Missoula, MT 59804
Missoula, MT 59804
CONTACT
406-329-3814
FAX
406-329-1049
Details
SEASON
July 1 - November 30
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
From I-90 take the Rock Creek Exit. After about 25 miles you'll find the Sandstone/Wyman Trailhead. The Big Springs Trail takes you up to the top of the Sapphire Divide at Eagle Point.
SERVICES
Trail
ACTIVITIES
Backcountry Camping
Backcountry Skiing
Bird Watching
Camping
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing
