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National Forest Trail
Cayuse Trail
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Service & Activities
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The Cayuse Trail is mainly used for hunting, but it also makes a nice day hike. The trail has light use and is of moderate difficulty. Can be used all year. Length: 2.0 miles Trail Begins: Forest Road 359, Section 20 Trail Ends: Junction with Needham Mountain Trail 236.2 Area Map: Helena Forest Visitor Map USGS Map1: Canyon Ferry USGS Map2: Whites City Township 11N; Range 2E; Section 20
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS
415 South Front
Townsend, MT 59644
Townsend, MT 59644
CONTACT
406-266-3425
FAX
406-266-5484
Details
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
Take Highway 12 east from Townsend for 2 miles, turn north on Canyon Ferry Road 284 and follow it for 24 miles to the Avalanche Road 359. The trailhead is located 8 miles up the Avalanche Road.
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