Middle Big Bill Trailhead
This is a free trailhead site located 61 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The trailhead is located at an elevation of 5,000 feet and is open from July 1 through August 31.
Middle Big Bill Trailhead is situated on a switchback on the Big Bill Road #9856. The 3 parking spots are next to the road. The site is located in a second growth stand of trees. It is a moderate use site. It is used as a base for accessing Schafer Creek Trail #327 from 7/1 through 8/31.
There are no tables, metal fire rings, or vault toilet. There is no water. Stock is allowed at the site. There is a hitchrail. It is very tight to turn around larger vehicles. Trail Creek Trailhead is easier to use for longer vehicles. Weed Seed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands. There is no garbage service and visitors need to plan to Pack It In, and Pack It Out.
There is a food storage order in effect on all national forest land that requires that human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants be kept unavailable to bears. Your stay may not exceed 16 days.
This is a remote location and there is no cell phone service in the area. The closest public phone is located 7 miles west at the Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Phone, gas, and food are located 61 miles north in the town of Hungry Horse.
General Information
6/1 - Labor Day
16-day stay limit. Special regulations related to food storage, camping, and other topics as well as trail conditions can be found on our Wilderness Page.
No fees required
Address: SUMMER PHYSCIAL ADDRESS: 52 miles south of the intersection between US Highway 2 and FS Road 38 Hungry Horse, MT 59919
Phone: 406-758-5376
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.94745555
Longitude: -113.40902778
Directions
Middle Big Bill Trailhead is accessed from Highway 2. From the town of Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 for ½ mile to the East Side Reservoir Road #38. Turn right (south) onto Road #38 and drive on through the town of Martin City. After two miles the pavement ends and the gravel East Side Reservoir Road continues on 54 miles to the Spotted Bear River Road #568. Turn left (east) on Spotted Bear River Road and drive 6 miles until Big Bill Road #9856. Turn left (north) on Big Bill Road and drive 1-1/2 miles to the trailhead. NOTE: Road #38 between mileposts 37 and 53, and the entire Road #568 both have a winter wildlife closure from 12/1 - 5/14. Road #9856 is open 7/1-8/31.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
