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Recreation Region: Clark Fork River Area

#1036 Pilik Ridge Trailhead

Pilik Ridge Trail #1036 starts on Highway 56 and follows Pilik Ridge to Star Peak.  Spectacular views of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, Scotchman Peaks Recommended Wilderness Area, and the Clark Fork Valley can be seen from the trail.  Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035, Star Gulch Trail #1016, and Big Eddy Trail #998 all depart from the trail offering loop hiking opportunities

Pilik Ridge Trail #1036

Current Conditions
Pillik Ridge Trail #1036 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 contact Cabinet Ranger Station for current trail conditions.

General Information

  • No motorized or mechanized vehicles. 
  • 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.

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Address: 2693 MT Hwy 200 Trout Creek, MT 59874
Phone: (406) 827-3533
Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Elevation

Ending Elevation: 6167'

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 24, 2026