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Continental Divide NST Trail # 9

The Continental Divide NST trail is 25.0 miles long and occupies a portion of the southeast boundary between the Bitterroot and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests. It begins at Chief Joseph Pass and ends at Beaverhead-Deerlodge Trail # 374. A number of developed trailheads provide access to Trail # 9. Travel along this trail offers views of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness and the picturesque Big Hole Valley.

Deer, elk, and other big-game species may also be observed as one makes their way along this pleasant byway.

The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding, Snowmobiling

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.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated January 16, 2026