National Forest Trail Blodgett Canyon

Address 661 Blodgett Camp Road
Hamilton, MT 59840 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Phone 406-777-5461

Overview Service & Activities

About Blodgett Canyon sits in the middle of the Bitterroot Mountain Range and mainly consists of multi-pitch spires and one smaller cliff close to the parking lot. The south facing side of the canyon is littered with granite cliffs and spires. There is camping right before the trail head as well as a bathroom right there in the parking lot. Most of the approaches to the spires can be a bit grueling, especially the ones further down the canyon. Blodgett Canyon to Waterfall is a 8.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Hamilton, Montana that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and nature trips and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 661 Blodgett Camp Road
Hamilton, MT 59840

CONTACT 406-777-5461

FAX 406-777-7423

Details

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Head towards Hamilton on Highway 93 and take Blodgett Canyon Road. Access to the climbing routes begin at the Blodgett Creek Trailhead. In Hamilton, Mt, drive west on Main Street (out of the downtown area) until you reach the bridge over the Bitterroot River. Just past (west) the bridge, turn right (north) onto Ricketts Road and drive for .5 mile. At the intersection, turn left (west) onto Blodgett Camp Road. Veer right at the intersection with FS 735 in about 2.5 miles.Continue for about 1.5 miles to the combined Blodgett Creek Campground and TH. On your left is parking for a couple of dozen vehicles and an outhouse. Here is the trailhead for Blodgett Canyon.

SERVICES

ACTIVITIES Backcountry Camping Bird Watching Camping Climbing Fishing Hiking Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Nature Outdoor Activity Picnicking Tent Camping Wildlife Viewing