National Forest Trail
Neil Creek Trail
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Distance: 3.5 miles - light use
Trailhead: Trail Junction 653
Trail Ends: Trail Junction 490
Neil Creek Trail (654) follows a primitive road up Neil Creek for first 0.5 mile. From this point trail is closed to motorized travel for last 2 miles because of the switchbacks up the ridge to Ice Cave. Good views of Musselshell Valley, Crazy and Beartooth Mountains. There are no water sources on trail. Black bears are common in lower 0.5 mile It's just three miles to the summit. Obtain a Forest Visitor's map for information on any travel restrictions. Non-motorized trail.
Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Jefferson Division)
USGS Map1: Crystal Lake
USGS Map2: Yaple Bench
Township 12N; Range 17E; Section 35
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS
4234 US Highway 89 North
Neihart, MT 59465
Neihart, MT 59465
CONTACT
406-236-5511
FAX
406-236-5507
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SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
Located 1 mile east on Neil Connection Trail 653 from the trailhead in Brooks Coulee, 2.5 miles from the trailhead to Ice Caves and 3 miles from the trailhead to the summit and junction with Trail 493.
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