National Forest Trail Birch Creek Trail

Address 415 South Front
Townsend, MT 59644 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/helena/ Email helenacnf@fs.usda.gov Phone 406-266-3425

Overview Service & Activities

About Birch Creek Trail goes to an unique geological formation known as the Needles. This is a nice hike if you have a camp at one of the lakes within the Birch Creek Basin. This trail can be used all year and is rated moderate for difficulty. The usage is medium. Length: 2.0 miles Trail Beginning: Trail Junction 150 and 152 Trail End: Section 12, T 8N, R 4E at the Needles Area Map: Helena Forest Visitor Map USGS Map1: Mount Edith Quad Township 8N; Range 4E; Section 15

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 415 South Front
Townsend, MT 59644

CONTACT 406-266-3425

FAX 406-266-5484

Details

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Take Highway 12 east from Townsend for 2 miles; turn to the north on Road 284. Follow this road approximately 11 to the Duck Creek Road 139. Turn east and follow the road for 16.5 miles to the Birch Creek Road 8961. Follow this road to the end. Take the Gipsy Lake Trail 150 for 5 miles to the junction with Birch Creek Trail.

SERVICES Trail

ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Hiking Picnicking Sightseeing Wildlife Viewing