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Forest Divide Trail # 710

Current Conditions
This trail receives variable trail maintenance. Please visit the interactive map or call the West Fork Ranger Station for current conditions.

The Forest Divide trail is 2.5 miles long. It begins at Nezperce National Forest Trail 520 and ends at Trail 52. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Hiking

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

710

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

This Trail is entirely located in the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness area.

Stock users must use: certified weed seed free feed

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. 

Practice Leave No Trace principles when visiting forest lands.

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

Campfires allowed, dependent upon any fire restrictions.   

Practice good trail etiquette. 

For the recent trail clearing status:

Interactive Trail Clearing Status Map

 

Bitterroot National Forest Visitor Use Map - South Half:

Bitterroot National Forest Maps and Guides

The trail is typically available from May 15 through November.

No permits required for non-commercial use.

Water is available from natural sources. No potable water available.

No motorized equipment: (chainsaws).

No mechanized equipment: (vehicles, OHV, motorcycles, bikes, drones, gliders, aircraft landings)

Max group size: 20 people and 20 stock animals 

Contact Name: West Fork Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3269

West Fork Ranger District administrative office in the fall.

Address: 6735 West Fork Road Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3269
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Parking

This trail is entirely located in the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness area. Parking is located at Paradise.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 22, 2026