McCart - Johnson Peak Trailhead
McCart - Johnson Peak Trailhead has adequate parking for 6-8 vehicles. Facilities include a stock ramp and hitching rail. This trailhead accesses the McCart Lookout Tower and the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness.
General Information
Access to Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Area
Food Storage Required: Food Storage Order Bitterroot National Forest
Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land: Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Regional Order
Please practice Leave No Trace Principles when visiting forest land.
Pack it in Pack it out, no garbage service provided.
No overnight camping.
Open year round, snow dependent.
Day use. Overnight parking only allowed if not occupying vehicle.
Wilderness Trailhead, No Motorized Use within the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Area.
- Non-Motorized Trail including E-bikes
- Leave No Trace
- Northern Region Camping Restrictions
- Food Storage Order Bitterroot National Forest
No fees are required for this site
Pets must be under control at all times. Leashes recommended to prevent user and wildlife conflicts.
Properly dispose of pet waste bags (pack in/out).
Contact Name: Darby-Sula Ranger Station
Contact Phone: 406-821-3913
Address: 712 N. Main Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3913
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.890642
Longitude: -113.717948
Directions
From Sula, MT head northwest 0.2 miles on Highway 93. Turn northeast (right) onto East Fork Rd. (county road #472). Go approximately 15 miles and turn south (right) onto Forest Service Road #435 (Johnson Peak Trail). Travel 5.5 miles to the trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Stock facilities available.
