Safety and Outdoor Ethics
It’s so important to understand what it takes to brave the elements, respect wildlife, and stay safe while you enjoy the outdoors. Thoroughly review the information on this page and the pages linked in the menu to the left to learn everything you need to Know Before You Go!
Know Before You Go
Your national forests and grasslands provide a natural arena for a wide variety of fun and exciting outdoor activities. Click here to learn the important tips unique to each of your favorite activities.
Know the current local conditions
Click here to learn about any important alerts, forest or region-wide orders, and other critical information.
Click here to learn about any important considerations when traveling on Flathead National Forest roads.
Click here to read the most recent river reports for the North, Middle, and South Forks of the Flathead River.
Click here to learn about current wildfire conditions on the Flathead National Forest
Click here to learn about hiking conditions within the Flathead National Forest and Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
For trails on the Flathead National Forest outside of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, contact the local district office to inquire about current conditions.
Click here to learn about current avalanche conditions around the Flathead National Forest.
Click here to contact our local district offices to inquire about any specific current conditions for that area.