Primped and Pretty

Summer is here and we have been taking the tread up to the high country.  Like bears, many of these trails are a bit haggard after months of hibernation.  We like to clean the trails up so they are more fun for everybody.  Below are a few of the trails that have been cleared of deadfall so far.

To the north, Warm Springs Ridge has been cleared by the Bitterroot crew.

If you know of more cleared trails post a comment below...be a leader not a lurker!

We look forward to clearing some of the bigger rides...Three Mile Ridge, Twin Creek, Twelvemile.

For hikers, a corridor has been cleared through the impenetrable jungle that used to block Henry Creek a couple miles up.  There may be a few trees down, but at least you can get through now, making a hike to the top of Lake Mountain very possible.

Williams Summit - Powderhouse Gulch


Powderhouse Meadow is clear too.

Williams Summit - North Mocassin Trail


There is some deadfall early on here.  Left there to discourage the ATVs from riding where they are not allowed.

Wagonhammer Area - Carl Gulch



Still two large trees down.  We did not have a chainsaw.  The rest is clear.  Carl Gulch needs more riders, the grass is getting thick.  Burns Gulch is yet to be cleared this season.


Continental Divide Trail - Flume Creek Section

Henry Creek Loop

Henry Creek Loop is a short and challenging ride. This ride is only about 4 miles and includes 1000' of climbing w/ a swift steep rather exposed descent.

Park about 1 mile down the Williams Lake Road at a gravel area on the right. Then ride south on the Wms Lake Road to the Henry Creek Trailhead, not quite a mile. The trail climbs up Henry Creek steadily for about another mile before the drainage splits. Stay to the right. From here the trail begins to climb more steeply up to a saddle. Once at the saddle, get on a cow trail that contours to the right in to the drainage. There are several parallel contouring cow trails, stay on the lowest wide trail. This will descend right to parking area. The descent is steep and loose in spots, keep your speed in check.

Be sure reclose any Fence Gates you open to go through.


Henry Creek Loop at EveryTrail


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