National Forest Trail Purcell Trail

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Overview Service & Activities

About Purcell Trail #7 was reopened in 1986 after being abandoned in the 1940s. It provides an excellent horseback opportunity. Length: 7 miles Use: light Difficulty: moderate Trail Begins: 5200' on Road 4216D Trail Ends: 6200' Zulu Creek Trail junction Area Map: Libby Ranger District Road Access Map USGS Map1: Flatiron Mountain USGS Map2: Pink Mountain Township 34N, Range 31W, Section 29

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 12557 MT Highway 37
Libby, MT 59923

CONTACT 406-295-4693

FAX 406-295-7410

Details

SEASON Spring - Fall

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS From Libby, travel north 0.5 miles on Highway 37. Turn left on Pipe Creek Road 68 and travel 19 miles to a 3-way junction, keeping straight for 0.5 mile on Road 112. Follow Road 6783 when it switches back to the left and travel 4.3 miles to Road 4716. Turn left and follow 2 miles, then right on Road 4716 for 0.5 mile.

SERVICES Trail

ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Hiking Horseback Riding Nature Area Photography Picnicking Sightseeing Walking Wildlife Viewing