Sawtooth Creek Trail # 123
The Sawtooth Creek Trail #123 begins in the Roaring Lion canyon, traverses North around Goat Peak, through private land for approximately 1/2 mile (stay on trail), then follows Sawtooth Creek and dead ends at the head of the canyon for a total distance of 11.4 miles. It enters the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness at approximately mile 3, then continues through the canyon, which is defined by the rugged, glacially carved walls that define the Bitterroot Mountains. The trail first crosses Roaring Lion Creek on a stock bridge, then crosses Sawtooth Creek twice. Use proper trail etiquette, as the trail is used by both hikers and horseback riders.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Food Storage Required: Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
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: Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order
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.
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness party size is limited to a maximum 20 people and 20 head of pack and saddle stock.
Open year round, snow dependent
The Sawtooth Creek Trail enters the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness at approximately mile 3.
- Leave No Trace
Prohibited uses include:
- Motorized equipment and mechanized travel including e-bikes
- No Drones
- No cutting switchbacks
Contact Name: Darby Ranger District
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
Trailhead/Starting Points
Parking
There is parking for both passenger vehicles and trailers, with a loop style turnaround.
Directions
From Hamilton, MT travel 4 miles south on Highway 93. Turn west (right) on to Roaring Lion Rd and follow approximately 2.5 miles. Trailhead is located on the north (right) side of the road.
