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Coyote Coulee Trailhead

This site provides parking for passenger vehicles and horse trailers, and a vault toilet. This trailhead provides access for the Coyote Coulee loop trail system (Trail #127). This trail system is popular for hiking, horseback and biking that will take you through forest, meadows, aspen, and creek crossings with an elevation gain and drop of 1500 feet. The Coyote Coulee loop trail system loops a figure eight for Hayes Creek and Brown Jug. The first loop is 4 miles and the second is 2.6 with a mile of trail connecting them making the total 8.9 miles. 

Current Conditions
Open year-round

General Information

Open year-round, snow dependent 

24 hrs

Pack it in, Pack it out

 

No fees are required for this site

Contact Name: Darby-Sula Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3913

Darby Ranger Station administrative office in the winter.

Address: 712 N. Main Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3913
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.12194444

Longitude: -114.2288889

Directions

From Darby travel 7 miles north on Highway 93. Turn west (left) on Lost Horse Road/FS429 and travel 2.1 miles. Turn north (right) onto FS 496 and follow approximately 0.25 miles to the trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 19, 2025