National Forest Trail
Rierdon Gulch Trail
About
Length: 8 miles
Trail Begins: Forest Road 109
Trail Ends: Trail Junction 135
Rierdon Gulch Trail (126) is very scenic but is included in a cattle grazing allotment. Rierdon Gulch Trail is predominantly open and grassy with interspersed stands of aspen, lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir and scattered limber pine. A steep but scenic pass into Slim Gulch and the north fork of Deep Creek. Trail 1 is moderately easy in the open areas with short, more difficult pitches through the timbered areas. Obtain a copy of the Forest visitor's map to determine any travel restrictions.
Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Rocky Mountain Division)
USGS Map1: Ear Mountain
Township 24N; Range 9W; Section 3
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 340
Choteau, MT 59422
Choteau, MT 59422
CONTACT
406-466-5341
FAX
406-466-2237
Details
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
Take US Highway 89 north from Choteau 5 miles, turning west on the Teton River Road 144. Follow this road for about 18 miles before turning south to the South Fork Teton Road 109. Continue 8 miles to the trailhead. Park well off the road.
SERVICES
Trail
ACTIVITIES
Bird Watching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Nature Area
Picnicking
Sightseeing
Walking
Wildlife Viewing
