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Ward Mountain Trailhead

Ward Mountain Trailhead is located on Roaring Lion Road adjacent to the Sawtooth Trailhead. It accesses the 6.3-mile Ward Mountain Trail #208. There are no facilities however, nearby Sawtooth trailhead has more capacity for parking. 

Ward Mtn Trail #208 is open year-round to motorcycles. 

General Information

Food Storage Required: Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order

Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land: Weed Free Forage Order for Northern Region

Please practice Leave No Trace Principles when visiting forest land.

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

No overnight camping. 

Pack it in, Pack it out

No cutting switchbacks 

Pets must be under control at all times.  Leashes recommended to prevent user and wildlife conflicts.

Properly dispose of pet waste bags (pack in/out)

Contact Name: Darby-Sula Ranger District

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)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.190899

Longitude: -114.220913

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.

Parking

Parking is limited to roadside pullouts near the trailhead but there is more available parking at the nearby Sawtooth Trailhead. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land: Weed Free Forage Order for Northern Region

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated April 16, 2026