Boulder Meadows
Boulder Meadows is a hub for an incredible network of long trails. Boulder Meadows Trail #57 winds through the meadows for about a mile and junctions with Kelly pass Trail #155. Both trails cross Boulder Creek at different locations.
Kelly Pass Trail #155 also junctions with Timber Mountain Trail #51 and Smythe Trail #515. Divide Lake, Timber Mountain, Star Mountain and Middle Mountain are all accessible from trail #51.
Smythe Trail #515 is a commonly used wildlife trail, and you are likely to see sign of moose, bears, elk and deer.
Iron Mountain, Boulder Mountain, Buck Mountain and Divide Lake area are all accessible from the Iron Mountain Trail #180. There are beautiful views of the meadows, kootenai Valley, Slekirk Mountains, Montana and Canada from some of these trails.
General Information
June 15th to October 15th (weather permitting)
Getting There
Elevation
4,000
Directions
Access #1:
- North on US 95 from Bonners Ferry Ranger District Office for two miles
- Right on Ash Street
- Left on Cow Creek Road
- Left on Crossport Road
- Left on Katka Face Road (to Road 314)
- Right on Twenty Mile Road #408
- Left on Boulder Creek Road #427
- Continue until you reach the meadows
Access #2:
- South on US 95 from Bonners Ferry Ranger District Office
- Left on Twenty Mile Road #408
- Right on Boulder Creek Road #427
- Continue until you reach the meadows
Travel Considerations
- No Potable Water
- No Refuse Receptacles
- Pack-it-in, Pack-it-out
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Vault toilets are available
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Hiking Info
Boulder Meadows is a hub for an incredible network of long trails. Boulder Meadows Trail #57 winds through the meadows for about a mile and junctions with Kelly pass Trail #155. Both trails cross Boulder Creek at different locations. Kelly Pass Trail #155 also junctions with Timber Mountain Trail #51 and Smythe Trail #515. Divide Lake, Timber Mountain, Star Mountain and Middle Mountain are all accessible from trail #51.
Viewing Scenery
Viewing WildlifeViewing Scenery Info
There are beautiful views of Boulder Meadows, Kootenai Valley, Selkirk Mountains, Montana and Canada from some of the trails connected to the meadows.
Viewing Wildlife Info
Smythe Trail #515 is a commonly used wildlife trail, and you are likely to see sign of moose, bears, elk and deer.