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Hay Creek Trail

The Hay Creek trail is 5.4 miles long. It begins on its east terminus at the end of Hay Creek Road #376 and ends to the west at its junction with the Whitefish Divide Trail #26. The trail is open for non-motorized uses.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

3

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

Hay Creek Trail #3 is part of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.

Food Storage: The Flathead National Forest is in grizzly bear habitat and included within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order

Please be aware of all temporary closures in the Flathead National Forest before you begin your trip.

If traveling with livestock, Weed Free Forage is required.

Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting

Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger Station office

Address: 10 Hungry Horse Drive 10 Hungry Horse Drive, MT 59919
Phone: (406) 387-3800
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Approximately 35 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road (County Road #486), the upper portion of Rd #376 has a limited season, see map

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

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The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, running from Glacier National Park to the Pacific Ocean offers a variety of opportunities to explore a variety of landscapes.

Last updated August 21st, 2025