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Recreation Region: Clark Fork River Area

#774 Trout Creek National Recreation Trailhead

The Trout Creek National Recreation Trail (NRT) #774 is a 19.8 mile loop trail located in the Trout Creek Roadless Area.  The trail makes a large loop, following the East Fork of Trout Creek, Idaho/Montana border, South Branch of Trout Creek, and the West Fork of Trout Creek.  Numerous Forest System trails and open roads intersect the trail in various locations allowing for a variety of loop hiking options. Most visitors access the trail from the trailhead for the Trout Creek NRT #774 located at the end of Hope Valley Road/FSR 214.

There are numerous stream crossings that can be challenging and dangerous for most of the year.

Trout Creek National Recreation Trail #774

Current Conditions
Trout Creek NRT #774 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 the Cabinet Ranger Station for current trail conditions.

General Information

  • No motorized 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.

Getting There

Elevation

Highest Elevation: 5663'

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 April 29, 2026