South Fork Hemler Creek Trail #20
Kalispell, Montana
| Address: | ~NF-5385, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA |
| GPS: |
48°14'29.4"N 114°4'9.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trail Length: | 6.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | 4x4 Trail |
Mountain Bike
The South Fork Hemler Creek trail #20 is 5.9 miles long and climbs 3,100 feet. It begins at the end of Forest Service Road #5385 and ends at the junction with Alpine Trail #7. This trail switchbacks up to the ridge in a wide track. The trail is open for the following uses: hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorcycle trail riding. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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South Fork Hemler Creek Trail #20
South Fork Hemler Creek Trail #20 is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Bigfork, Montana. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of South Fork Hemler Creek Trail #20 bike trail in Bigfork.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/south-fork-hemler-creek-trail-20/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Kalispell, Montana
- Head north on 4th Ave W toward 6th St W (23 ft)
- Turn right onto 6th St W (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto S Main St/U.S. 93 SPass by Pizza Hut (on the right in 0.5 mi)(0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto US-2 E/E Idaho StContinue to follow US-2 EPass by Wendy's (on the right in 0.4 mi)(2.0 mi)
- Continue straight onto MT-35 E (5.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Lake Blaine Rd (2.7 mi)
- Continue straight onto Foothill Rd (2.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Browns Gulch Rd (1.5 mi)
- Slight left onto NF-5385 (3.6 mi)
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