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Camp Misery Trailhead

Main trailhead for the Jewel Basin Hiking Area, including the Mt. Aeneas #717 trail. 

Current Conditions
For condition information call Hungry Horse-Glacier View RD, 406-387-3800.

General Information

June 30

Open 24 hours/day

Please see the Special Areas for Jewel Basin Rules and Regulations.

No fees are required for this site

Dogs must be on a leash.

Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger Station office

Address: 10 Hungry Horse Drive 10 Hungry Horse Drive, MT 59919
Phone: (406) 387-3800
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.16107946

Longitude: -113.948131

Directions

From Bigfork, take Hwy 35 north to Hwy 83.  Head east on Hwy 83 to the junction of the Echo Lake Road.  Head north on Echo Lake Road about 3 miles to junction with the Jewel Basin Road (No. 5392).  Follow this road approximately 7 miles to the trailhead.  CAUTION:  The last 5 miles are steep.  Use headlights for safety.  Caution advised for low clearance vehicles.  Trailers not recommended. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 10th, 2025