Ward Mountain Trail # 208
The Ward Mountain Trail # 208 begins at National Forest Road #701 (Roaring Lion Road), gains 4,800 feet of elevation as it climbs 6.3 miles to the peak of Ward Mountain. At many points this trail offers extraordinary views of the Bitterroot valley looking East. The trail is open for the following uses: motorcycle trail riding, mountain biking and hiking
Ward Mountain Trail #208 Photos
Specific Trail Information
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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
Open year-round, snow dependent
Motorized vehicle travel is limited to Motorcycles
No cutting switchbacks
Pack It In, Pack It Out
Contact Name: Darby-Sula 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
Parking
Parking is limited to roadside pullouts. However, more parking is available at the nearby Sawtooth Trailhead.
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 south (left) side of the road.
