#972 N.F. Bull River Trailhead
This Cabinet Mountains Wilderness trail follows the North Fork of the Bull River drainage into the widest and one of the most remote sections of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness. The trail ends at the Verdun Creek and North Fork Bull River junction. Two old, unmaintained trails take off from the end of the trail. One trails proceeds a short way up Verdun Creek and ends. The other continues to follow the North Fork of the Bull River and ends at Snowshoe Lake which sits at the base of Snowshoe Peak (8738’), the tallest peak in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
The trail contains numerous stream crossings that can be challenging and dangerous during peak flows.
General Information
- No motorized vehicles.
- Mechanized vehicles: The first part of the trail, approximately 2 miles in length, follows an old road (FSR 2722). Mechanized use is not allowed past the end of FSR 2722.
- Cabinet Mountains Wilderness has limits on the number of persons and stock when traveling in parties. Included is a list of all prohibited acts. You can learn more about wilderness by visiting Wilderness.net
- 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: 4566'
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
