National Forest Trail Ogden Mountain Trail

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Website http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/helena Phone 406-362-7000

Overview Service & Activities

About Ogden Mountain Trail is a very easy hike which follows the ridge line from Dalton Mountain to Ogden Mountain. The hike is through a closed canopy, with only glimpses of the Avon Valley. This is an excellent trail for family hiking. Access is also available from Trail 401. Beginning off Dalton Mountain Road 329 heading west, the trailhead may be somewhat obscure. Once you reach the top of the ridge turn right on an old unmarked logging road. Right after the first bend you will see a logging road unit. Follow the road into the logging unit for approximately 200 yards and you will the trailhead sign off to your right. You may want to walk into this area as the road may be in poor condition. Once at the trailhead, the trail should be no problem as long as you follow the Forest Service blaze marks. There are many game trails that may throw you off course so check for these blaze marks every once in a while especially about 2 miles (3.8 km) into the trail. When you reach the Lincoln View Road you can either head down Trail 401 and follow it out to a pre-arranged pick-up spot or turn around and hike back on Trail 404. Be sure to keep a lookout for deer or elk as this is a favorite spot for them in the summer time. Length: 5.0 miles Trail Begins: Forest Road 329 Trail Ends: Forest Road 1891, near Ogden Mountain Area Map: Helena Forest Visitor Map USGS Map1: Finn USGS Map2: Nevada Lake Township 13N; Range 9W; Section 27

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 1569 US Highway 200
Lincoln, MT 59639

CONTACT 406-362-7000

FAX 406-362-4253

Details

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS From Lincoln, follow Highway 200 west for a distance of 3 miles. Turn south on Dalton Mountain Road #329 and follow it approximately 4.5 miles to the junction of the Sauerkraut Road #1892. Turn right (west) proceed for approximately 3 miles where the road is gated. The trail is located on the south side of the gated road. Please note there is no sign that marks the trailhead.

SERVICES Trail

ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Hiking Nature Area Picnicking Sightseeing Walking Wildlife Viewing