Coyote Coulee Trail # 127

The Coyote Coulee Trail # 127 is 8.0 miles long loop trail that consists of two loops that total approximately 8 miles. This trail is popular with horseback riders and bicyclists.

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: Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order

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

Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land. Weed Free Forage Order for Northern Region

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

Interactive Trail Clearing Status Map

Bitterroot National Forest Maps and Guides

Open year-round

Prohibited uses include:

Motorized equipment and mechanized travel including e-bikes
No cutting switchbacks
Pack It In/Pack It Out, No garbage service

Contact Name: Darby-Sula Ranger District

Contact Phone: (406) 821-3913

Darby Ranger Station administrative office in the winter.

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

Trailhead/Starting Points

Coyote Coulee Trailhead

Parking

The trailhead is constructed as a large pull through that can accommodate both passenger vehicles and trailers.

Directions

From Darby travel 7 miles north on Highway 93. Turn west (left) on Lost Horse Road (National Forest Road #429) and travel 2.1 miles. Turn north (right) onto National Forest Road #496 and follow approximately 0.25 miles to the trailhead.