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Wiles Peak Trail # 56

The Wiles Peak trail is 6.3 miles long. It begins at Trail # 248 and ends at Trail # 601. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback 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.

Year round, snow dependent. 

  • Leave No Trace
  • No cutting switchbacks

Contact Name: Darby-Sula Ranger Station

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)

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

Hiking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Horse Riding and Camping
Hunting/Shooting Hunting/Shooting
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning

HuntingHunting

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Last updated March 25, 2026