Schafer Creek

This is a free trailhead site located 61 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The trailhead is located at an elevation of 5,000 feet and is open from July 1 through August 31. Middle Big Bill Trailhead is situated on a switchback on the Big Bill Road #9856. The 3 parking spots are next to the road. The site is located in a second growth stand of trees. It is a moderate use site. It is used as a base for accessing Schafer Creek Trail #327 from 7/1 through 8/31. There are no tables, metal fire rings, or vault toilet. There is no water. Stock is allowed at the site. There is a hitchrail. It is very tight to turn around larger vehicles. Trail Creek Trailhead is easier to use for longer vehicles. Weed Seed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands. There is no garbage service and visitors need to plan to Pack It In, and Pack It Out. There is a food storage order in effect on all national forest land that requires that human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants be kept unavailable to bears. Your stay may not exceed 14 days. This is a remote location and there is no cell phone service in the area. The closest public phone is located 7 miles west at the Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Phone, gas, and food are located 61 miles north in the town of Hungry Horse.

This is a free trailhead site located 59 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The trailhead is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet and is open from May 15 through November 30. Trail Creek Trailhead is situated next to Trail Creek. The 6 parking spots are next to the road. The site is located in a second growth stand of trees. It is a low use. It is used as a base for accessing Trail Creek Trail #731 in the summer, and Schafer Creek Trail #327 when the Middle Big Bill Trailhead is closed 5/15 through 6/30, and 9/1 through 11/30. There are no tables, metal fire rings, or vault toilet. There is no potable water, but water is available from Trail Creek early in the season and must be treated prior to consumption. Stock is allowed at the site. There is a hitchrail and unloading ramp. Weed Seed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands. There is no garbage service and visitors need to plan to Pack It In, and Pack It Out. There is a food storage order in effect on all national forest land that requires that human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants be kept unavailable to bears. Your stay may not exceed 14 days. This is a remote location and there is no cell phone service in the area. The closest public phone is located 6 miles west at the Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Phone, gas, and food are located 59 miles north in the town of Hungry Horse.