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Saint Patrick Trailhead

This trailhead is the northernmost access to the Great Burn proposed wilderness on the Ninemile Ranger District. The Saint Patrick Peak Trail #176 heads 5.2 miles into the Great Burn to connect to the North Fork Fish Cr. Trail #103 and the rest of the Great Burn trail network. Or head up the 1/2 mile spur trail to the summit of Saint Patrick Peak, which splits off the main trail 3 miles from the trailhead. 

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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: 47.005156

Longitude: -114.847389

Directions

From I-90 exit 55, head southwest on the Cyr-Iron Mountain Road #344 towards Quartz. In 5 miles, turn right to stay on Road #344. In 2 miles, turn right on Quartz Creek Road #345. In 3.7 miles, road becomes Upper Quartz Road #7781. In 1.8 miles, slight left onto Road  #18161, which ends in 0.2 miles at the trailhead. Parking is on the right, trail begins on the left. Please do not disturb historic mining artifacts near the trailhead.

Parking

The trailhead is small with limited parking. Trailers are not recommended.

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