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Recreation Region: Clark Fork River Area

#1020 Dry Creek Trailhead

Dry Creek Trail #1020 parallels the Bull River on the boundary between USFS and private lands.  The trail is used to access Hamilton Gulch Trail #1019, Star Gulch Trail #1016, and Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035. The trail crosses Dry Creek, Hamilton Gulch, and Star Gulch. These crossings can be challenging and dangerous during peak runoff.

Dry Creek Trail #1020

Current Conditions
Dry Creek Trail #1020 is a Trail Class 3 trail. The trail tread and corridor will be very well defined and visible. The trail is scheduled to be cleared every year. Please check the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/kootenai/recreation/hiking">current trail report</a> or contact Cabinet Ranger Station for current trail conditions.

General Information

  • Motorized vehicles:  Motorcycle use is allowed on Dry Creek Trail #1020, however Hamilton Gulch Trail #1019, Star Gulch Trail #1016, and Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035 are non-motorized trails.
  • Properly possess and store all food, refuse, and other attractants pursuant to Kootenai National Forest Food Storage Order (CFR 261.58 (cc)).
  • Please practice Pack-in-Pack-out and Leave-No-Trace ethics

Getting There

Elevation

Ending Elevation: 2400'

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Hiking Hiking

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated February 18th, 2025