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National Forest Trail
Skelton Creek Trail
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Service & Activities
Overview
Service & Activities
About
Skelton Creek Trail (1078) makes a nice day hike. About halfway, the trail passes through a winter range area for wildlife. The lower mile of the trail parallels the West Fork Pilgrim Creek road rather closely, weaving through a densely timbered area. Length: 2.4 miles Trail Begins: Road 2744 Trail Ends: Road 2744 Area Map: Kootenai National Forest Visitors Map USGS Map1: Gem Peak Township 26N; Range 33W; Section 31
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS
2693 Highway 200
Trout Creek, MT 59874
Trout Creek, MT 59874
CONTACT
406-827-3533
FAX
406-827-0718
Details
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
From Noxon, follow the Pilgrim Creek road 7 miles to junction with Road 2744. Turn right and follow 8 miles to Rice Loop, then turn left and follow 3 miles to the ridge top. Turn left, follow Road 2744 for 2 miles to the trailhead.
SERVICES
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ACTIVITIES
Bird Watching
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Picnicking
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Walking
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