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Andrews Creek Trail # 178

The Andrews Creek trail is a ridgeline trail approximately two miles long. It begins at the Andrews Creek trailhead and ends at Warm Springs Ridge Trail #177. This trail provides access into the Warm Springs backcountry area. The grade ranges from 2% -15%. Ground vegetation includes beargrass, snowberry, Oregon grape, pine grass and other assorted species. There are excellent views of the Sula Basin and Saddle Mountain. 

The trail is open for the following uses: 

  • Motorcycle Single Track
  • E-Bikes
  • Mountain Bikes
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Motorcycle Single Track and E-Bikes (Dates Allowed 12/02 - 10/14).

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Food Storage Required: Food Storage Order Bitterroot National Forest

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order

Practice Leave No Trace principles when visiting forest lands.

Pack it in, Pack it out, no garbage service provided.

Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land.

Campfires allowed, dependent upon seasonal fire restrictions.   

Practice good trail etiquette by staying on designated paths, yielding to uphill users, and giving space to others.

Pets must be under control.  Leashes are recommended to avoid user and wildlife conflicts. Properly dispose of animal waste bags. Do not put animal waste bags in vault toilets.

Open year round, snow dependent.

  • No Water Available at the Trailhead.

  • Motorcycle Single Track and E-Bikes (Dates Allowed 12/02 - 10/14).
  • No cutting switchbacks.

Contact Name: Darby-Sula Ranger Station

Contact Phone: 406-821-3913

Darby Ranger Station sign taken during the Fall.

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

Directions

From Sula, MT head south 1.8 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (right) onto Andrews Creek Rd #728. Follow approximately 7 miles to the trailhead.

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated March 25, 2026