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#997 Blacktail Creek Trailhead
Blacktail Creek Trail #997 is a short access trail that leads into the Blacktail Creek drainage. The trail receives relatively little use with most of the users being hunters.
The trail crosses Blacktail Creek twice just up from the trailhead. Most of the year these crossings are easily negotiated by hikers and stock users.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Blacktail Creek Trail #997 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 three years. Please check the current trail report or contact Cabinet Ranger Station for current trail conditions. |
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| Operated By: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Directions: The trailhead is located at approximately milepost 9 on Highway 200. There is a short powerline access road leaving the highway that goes to the actual trailhead. However there is very limited parking at this location. Most users park on the south side of Highway 200 in a large wide area and walk across the highway to the trailhead. |
Activities
Day Hiking
Highlights
- Be Bear Aware!
Montana is bear country! Learn about bears and safe practices while visiting the Kootenai - Food Storage Order
A food storage order signed in 2022 requires food storage practice across the Forest to reduce the potential for human-wildlife encounters - Know Before You Go
Regardless of the activity, always be prepared! Stay informed of current conditions and follow safe practices when enjoying your National Forests
- Leave No Trace
Visitors are asked to practice Leave No Trace principles while on the Kootenai National Forests to help maintain this abundant ecosystem and sustainable recreation.
- Weed Free Forage
It is a violation of rule (FS) and law (State of Montana) to utilize forage or mulch materials that contain the seeds of noxious weeds
Location
