National Forest Trail Skyline Trail System

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Overview Service & Activities

About The Skyline Trail System climbs gently for .5 mile to the junction with Quartz Mountain, then gives way to an open meadow ridge from Huson Peak to O'Brien Mountain. The trail then descends north and passes over an unnamed peak and continues at an easy grade until reaching Skyline Mountain. At Arbo Mountain summit, hike about 1000' north of the trail to reach the south shoulder, viewing the Mule Creek/Seventeen Mile Creek drainages and mountains to the northeast. The Skyline Trail System is part of the National Recreation Trail System and provides hikers or horsemen an excellent opportunity to view wildlife. The trail length and numerous camping spots make this an ideal 2-day hike. For additional access, see the ROG sheet on the West Fork Quartz Creek trail. Length: 10.0 miles. Use: light Difficulty: moderate Trail Begins: 5200' off C Spur of Road 4654 Trail Ends: 6250' at top of Arbo Mountain marks Libby Ranger District boundary. This trail continues north into Conn Creek or east into Mule Creek/Seventeen Mile Creek drainages, and also heads west into Arbo Creek drainage on the Three Rivers Ranger District. Area Map: Kootenai National Forest Visitors Map USGS Map1: Turner Mountain USGS Map2: Pulpit Mountain Township 32N; Range 32W; Section 27

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 12557 MT Highway 37
Libby, MT 59923

CONTACT 406-295-4693

FAX 406-295-7410

Details

SEASON Summer - Fall

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS From Libby, travel north 0.5 mile on Highway 37. Turn left onto River Road and travel 4 miles. Turn right onto Quartz Creek Road 600 and follow for 5 miles. After crossing the bridge, turn right onto Ransome Creek Road 4654. Follow for 7 miles, turn onto the C spur, and follow for 0.5 mile.

SERVICES Trail

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