Bar Gulch Trail - Townsend

Contact
Information

Helena National Forest
Townsend, MT 59644

Phone: 406-266-3425
Fax: 406-266-5484

Description

The Bar Gulch Trail is actually an old road through a timbered gulch. This trail intersects the Cave Gulch Trail which extends hiking opportunities. The trail is mainly used for hunting but also offer both hiking and camping. Trail difficulty is moderate and recommended all year.

Length: 2.0 miles
Trail Begins: Forest Road 425
Trail Ends: Township 11N, Range 1E, Section 7

Area Map: Helena Forest Visitor Map
USGS Map1: Hellgate Gulch and Canyon Ferry
USGS Map: Helena national Forest Visitor Map
Township 11N; Range 1E; Section 17

Directions

Travel east from Townsend on U.S. Highway 12 approximately 2 miles, then north on State Highway 284 approximately 25 miles to Magpie Gulch Road 425, then north approximately 4 miles to Bar Gulch. Turn left at Bar Gulch and drive approximately 0.5 mile to the end of the road.

Services and Amenities:

Trail

Activities:

Bird Watching
Hiking
Nature Area
Picnicking
Sightseeing
Walking
Wildlife Viewing

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