South Lost Creek Trail #86
Bigfork, Montana
| Address: | ~21818 Lost Creek Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911, USA |
| GPS: |
47°51'25.5"N 113°41'47.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trail Length: | 6.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The South Lost Creek Trail starts at the of Lost Creek Rd and ends at the junction with Alpine Trail #7. This trail travels 5.8 miles and climbs 2,200 ft. The following uses are allowed: hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Please be aware that the area around the Lost Creek Rd and the first mile of the trail were burned in a wildfire in 2010. Watch out for falling rocks, standing dead trees and partially burned limbs, and in general be cautious through this area. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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South Lost Creek Trail #86
South Lost Creek Trail #86 is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Bigfork, Montana. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of South Lost Creek Trail #86 bike trail in Bigfork.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/south-lost-creek-trail-86/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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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- 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 Bigfork, Montana
- Head north toward Monroe St (144 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Monroe St (338 ft)
- Monroe St turns right and becomes Chickadee Ln (348 ft)
- Turn left onto Commerce St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Grand Ave (128 ft)
- Turn right onto Holt Dr (269 ft)
- Turn left onto MT-35 E (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto MT-209 (4.8 mi)
- Turn right onto MT-83 S (13.0 mi)
- Turn left onto Lost Creek Rd/NF-680Continue to follow NF-680Destination will be on the right(8.5 mi)
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