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Crater Notch Trail #187
The Crater Notch Trail is 3.7 miles long and climbs about 3,000 feet. It begins 1/2 mile up the Echo-Brokenleg Trail #544 and ends at the Alpine Trail #7 leading to In-thlam-keh Lake. The trail is open for the following uses for the first 2.7 miles: hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. After 3.5 miles, the trail enters the Jewel Basin Hiking Area where the only allowed use is hiking. Please respect these guidelines.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Light |
|---|---|
| Closest Towns: | Bigfork |
General Information
Directions:From Bigfork, go north on Highway 35 for 2.3 miles and turn right onto Hwy. 83. Stay on 83 for 2.8 miles, turning left onto Echo Lake Rd. After 2.2 miles, merge slightly right onto the Foothills Road. After 1.1 miles turn right onto Road #5392 also called Jewel Basin Rd. The trailhead is about two miles up the road on the right.
Activities
Day Hiking
Regulations & Brochures
- Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Newsletters
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Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Regulations
- Flathead River Condition Reports
- Bear Country Safety/ Food Storage Orders
- River Corridor Regulations & Brochures
- Weed Free Seed Forage Required on All Public Lands in Montana
- Visitor's Guide to Storing Food & Attractants in Bear Country (pdf)
Location
