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Recreation Region: Clark Fork River Area

#1035 Napoleon Gulch Trailhead

Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035 starts at the end of Dry Creek Trail #1020 and follows Napoleon Gulch to Pilick Ridge.  Pilick Ridge Trail #1036 continues up to Star Peak in one direction and down to the trailhead on Highway 56 in the other direction offering loop hiking opportunities.

Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035

Current Conditions
Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035 is a Trail Class 2 trail. Users should expect some blowdown, brush, and minimal tread. The trail is scheduled to be cleared every five years. 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

  • No motorized or mechanized vehicles. 
  • Stock use:  Not recommended due to occasional blowdown, brush and tread condition.
  • 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: 4920'

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 18th, 2025