Shields Creek Trail # 673

The Shields Creek trail is 6.1 miles long. It begins at Trail # 248 - Overwhich Falls and ends at Road #5734. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding

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.

Interactive Trail Clearing Status Map

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