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Recreation Opportunities

Bikers ride on a forest service trail
The Flathead National Forest offers cyclists miles of roads and trails on which to ride. There are wide, quiet roads for beginners to get acquainted…
A group of cavers look in a cave
The Flathead Forest does not offer quality climbing areas due to the composition of the rock.
A hiker takes a break on the trail near the summit
The Forest has over 2,200 miles of trails that access mountain lakes, peaks, valleys, and wind along river bottoms.Many of the trails provide for…
A horse packer leads mules down a trail on the Flathead National Forest
The Flathead National Forest offers a multitude of trails for horseback riders including front country, backcountry, and wilderness experiences.Trail…
Fly fishermen on the South Fork of the Flathead River
The Flathead National Forest offers ample opportunities for hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting of all types across all districts. Boasting…
An individual rides a dirt bike down a Forest Service trail
No OHV travel is allowed off of designated roads and trails. Be sure to get a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) and follow all OHV rules and…
A ranger teaching an outdoor class at the Summit Nature Center
The Forest has a several unique outdoor learning areas which include Coram Experimental Forest, Miller Creek Forest, Swan Ecosystem Center at…
A picnic table at Hungry Horse Reservoir
There are many day use areas in our developed campgrounds that have picnic tables for your use. Some of the more popular fee sites include Tally lake…
A view of yellow larches from a Forest Service road
Scenic driving on the Forest's roads offer a variety of opportunities.  Chose paved roads or gravel roads, each will lead you through unique forest…
A kayaker floats on clear, green water
The Flathead National Forest offers a multitude of recreational opportunities on the water. If your taste for adventure is wet, check out our wide…
Cross-country skiiers on a trail
The Flathead Forest is home to many types of winter sports.  Snowmobiling, back-country skiing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country…