CARLTON LAKE TRAIL . . . The access road is located 5.4 miles south of Lolo and 4.8 miles north of 

 Florence. It is 4.5 miles from the sign on Highway 93 to the jeep road. As indicated by the Wilderness 

 Trail Graph, this area is used very little by visitors. What is shown on the map as a trail to Carlton 

 Lake is actually a jeep road. From there, the Wilderness trail heads into One Horse Canyon, an area 

 which provides excellent opportunities for cross-country exploring. Included in this area are two 

 main lakes; Reed Lake and South One Horse Lake. 



SWEENEY CREEK TRAIL ... To locate this access road, look for the Sweeney Creek Store, approxi- 

 mately 1 .3 miles south of Florence or 8 miles north of the Stevensville turn-off. There is a sign on the 

 highway. This trail begins at the end of a logging road approximately 6.5 miles from Highway 93. The 

 trail head is at 7,000 feet elevation. The trail leads to Peterson and Duffy Lakes. Campers should 

 avoid using worn campsites which are shown on the map. 



BASS CREEK TRAIL . . . The access road is about 4 miles south of Florence or 3.8 miles north of the 

 Stevensville turn-off. A sign is located on the highway. From this sign follow the paved road to 

 Charles WatorsCompground, this is 2% miles. The trail head is at the west end of the Charles Waters 

 Campground. A loop trip might be considered when planning your outing as Boss Creek and Kooten- 

 ai Creek trails connect. We suggest the trip be made from Bass Creek to Kootenai Creek to reduce 

 steep climbing. 



KOOTENAI CREEK TRAIL . . . The access road to this trail is 7 miles south of Florence or ''A miles north 

 of the Stevensville turn off. From the sign on the Highway, it is 2 miles to the trail head. 



ST. MARY PEAK TRAIL . . . The access road is 3.4 miles south of the Stevensville turn-off and 4 miles 

 north of Victor. From the sign on the Highway it is 12 miles to the trail head which is at an elevation 

 of about 7000 feet. By trail it is 4 miles to St. Mary Peak where an outstanding view is offered of the 

 Heavenly Twins and other peaks in the Bitterroot Mountain Range. This area is a good starting point 

 for cross-country trips. 



BIG CREEK TRAIL - GLEN LAKE TRAIL . . . The access road is located 6 miles south of the Stevensville 

 turn-off, or 2 miles north of Victor. From the sign on the Highway it is 4Vi miles to the troil head. This 

 is the most heavily used trail on the District. To help restore overused sites, designated areas 

 around Big Creek Lake are closed to overnight camping. Stock use is limited to through traffic and 

 must remain on the trail. There are several possibilities for loop trips in this drainage either by trail 

 or cross-country. To locate the Glen Lake Trail, take the same access road from Highway 93. 

 Following the Forest Service signs, go past the Big Creek turnoff and continue for about 8 miles on 

 the main road. The trail take-off is marked with a sign. 



SWEATHOUSE CREEK TRAIL . . . This access route is in the town of Victor, one block south of the main 

 street. Travel west for one mile and turn right at 'T' intersection. Then drive north for 'A mile and 

 turn west. The access road passes through the yard of a private residence. From this point continue 

 west, through a gate, for 1 Vt miles (Do not cross Sweathouse Creek Bridge). You must walk up an 

 old road from the parking (wide spot in road) area % mile to the trail head. Entry to Sweathouse is 

 through private land. Land owner permission is required to enter this canyon. 

 Sweathouse Falls is located about one mile outside the Wilderness Boundary. 



BEAR CREEK TRAIL . . . Location of the access road is 3 miles south of Victor or 4 miles north of 

 Woodside. A sign marks the turn-off from Highway 93. The trail head is 6 miles from the Highway. 

 Within Bear Creek, there are three drainages; South Fork, Middle Fork, and North Fork. The North 

 Fork is the only tributary where travel may be difficult. These forks contain some of the most out- 

 standing scenery on the District. 



MILL CREEK TRAIL . . . Location of the access road is in the Town of Woodside. From the Woodside 

 intersection on Highway 93, travel west for about 2.5 miles and turn left at the T' intersection. The 

 Forest Service access road is a few hundred feet beyond the Mill Creek crossing. The trailhead is at 

 the end of this road. A loop trip may be taken from Mill Canyon into the Fred Burr drainage. Entry to 

 Fred Burr Canyon is through private land. Land owner permission is required to enter as there is a 

 locked gate. 



BLODGETT CREEK TRAIL . . . The access rood is 2 miles north of downtown Hamilton or 2 miles south 

 of Woodside. There is a sign on Highway 93. The road makes numerous turns before reacTiing the 

 trailhead, so watch coretully for Forest Service signs giving direction. The trail head is 6V2 miles 

 from Highway 93. 



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