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Recreation Region: Spotted Bear Ranger District

Upper Twin Trailhead

This is a free trailhead site located 49 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The trailhead is located at an elevation of 3,700 feet and is maintained from May 15 through November 30. 

Upper Twin Creek Trailhead is situated next to Upper Twin Creek, and 300 feet from the South Fork Flathead River, just off the East Side Reservoir Road #38. 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. It is used to access Upper Twin Trail #237. It is also used as a raft take out point on the South Fork Flathead River. 

There are no tables, metal fire rings, or toilet. There is no potable water, but water is available from Upper Twin Creek and must be treated prior to consumption. Stock is allowed at the site. There is a hitchrail, and feed bunk that stock may be tied to. 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 6 miles south at the Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Phone, gas, and food are located 49 miles north in the town of Hungry Horse.

Current Conditions
For condition information call Spotted Bear RD, 406-758-5376.

General Information

5/15 - 11/30 as road conditions allow

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

Spotted Bear Ranger Station office

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: 47.98596111

Longitude: -113.56356667

Directions

Upper Twin Creek 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 49 miles to Upper Twin Creek Trailhead, which is located on the left (east) side of the road. NOTE: Road #38 between mileposts 37 and 53 has a winter wildlife closure from 12/1 - 5/14.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 10, 2025