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Josephine Trailhead

This trailhead allows visitors to access the Josephine Trail #155, which climbs to Joesphine Peak and connects to the Reservation Divide Trail #98.1 and the McCormick Creek Trail #708. From this trailhead, visitors travel about 3.5 miles on the closed portion of Marion Rd. No. 890 before picking up the trail on the ridge above Little Marion Creek The historic start of the trail on Josephine Creek Road. is not currently accessible due to private lands. From Road #890 to the peak is about 3 miles, for a total one-way distance from the trailhead of 6.5 miles. 

View this trailhead on the interactive map. 

General Information

Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts. 

Dogs must be under control at all times. 

Photo of the Ninemile District Ranger office in the fall.

Address: 20325 Remount Road Huson, MT 59846
Phone: 406-626-5201
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.170725

Longitude: -114.500257

Directions

From I-90 exit 82, take frontage road northwest for 1.4 miles. Turn right on Remount Road for 2.6 miles. Slight left on Ninemile Road #412 for 7.9 miles. Right on McCormick Cr Road #392 for 2.3 miles. Slight left on Josephine Ridge Road  #4213. In 3 miles, bear left on Marion Road #890. Trailhead is 0.8 miles ahead, just before the gate. To get to the trail, follow Road #890 behind the gate 3.5 miles.

Parking

The trailhead has a large turnaround and plenty of parking.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

No restroom facilities

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 17, 2026