Black Peak
Trailhead #763 Black Peak Trailhead Drive there
#763 Black Peak Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Black Peak Trail #763 in the valley bottom near the town of Trout Creek, MT. The trail climbs up to a major ridgeline then follows the ridge to Black Peak (6552’) on the Idaho/Montana border.
Motorized vehicles: Motorcycle use is allowed on the entire length of Black Peak Trail #763. The section of trail from the trailhead to the junction with White Pine Ridge Trail #766 is open to vehicles up to 50” or less in width.
There are no stream crossings on the trail.
Black Peak Trail #763
Restrictions <ul><li><strong>Motorized vehicles:</strong> Motorcycle use is allowed on the entire length of Black Peak Trail #763. The section of trail from the trailhead to the junction with White Pine Ridge Trail #766 is open to vehicles up to 50” or less in width.</li><li>Properly possess and store all food, refuse, and other attractants pursuant to Kootenai National Forest <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5424578.pdf">Food Storage Order</a> (CFR 261.58 (cc)).</li><li>Please Pack-in-Pack out and Leave-No-Trace.</li></ul>
#772 Granite Creek Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Granite Creek Trail #772 follows the Granite Creek drainage and connects Trout Creek National Recreation Trail (NRT) #774 to Black Peak Trail #763. Most visitors access the trail from the trailhead for the Trout Creek NRT #774 located at the end of Hope Valley Road/FSR 214.
The trail crosses Granite Creek numerous times. These crossings can be challenging and dangerous during peak runoff.
Granite Creek Trail #772
Restrictions <ul><li><strong>No motorized vehicles.</strong></li><li>Properly possess and store all food, refuse, and other attractants pursuant to Kootenai National Forest <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5424578.pdf">Food Storage Order</a> (CFR 261.58 (cc)).</li><li>Please practice Pack-in-Pack-out and Leave-No-Trace ethics.</li></ul>