Recreation Region: Clark Fork River Area
#892 West Fork Canyon Creek Trailhead
West Fork Canyon Creek Trail #892 follows an old road bed along Canyon Creek and then the West Fork of Canyon Creek. The trail passes an old mining claim then steeply climbs to the ridgeline and Canyon Peak Trail #903.The trail crosses West Fork Canyon Creek multiple time. These crossings can be challenging and dangerous during peak runoff. (Be advised the trail departs from 20 Odd ATV Trail #896 at the .5 mile mark making this trail approximately 5.5 miles in length.)
Current Conditions
West Fork Canyon Creek Trail #892 is a Trail Class 2 trail. Users should expect some blowdown, brush, and minimal tread. The trail is scheduled to be cleared every five years. Please contact the Cabinet Ranger Station for current trail conditions.
General Information
- No motorized vehicles.
- Mountain biking: Not recommended due to occasional blowdown, brush and tread condition.
- Stock use: Not recommended due to occasional blowdown, brush and tread condition.
- Properly possess and store all food, refuse, and other attractants pursuant to Kootenai National Forest Food Storage Order (CFR 261.58 (cc)).
- Please practice Pack-in-Pack-out and Leave-No-Trace ethics.
Getting There
Elevation
Ending Elevation: 5915'
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
