West Fork of Swamp Creek

Trail Overview

West Fork of Swamp Creek- FS 217 is a lightly traveled gravel road through Lolo National Forest west of Plains, Montana. Lower sections of the road have many ATV and motorcycle pathways from the main road. Be aware of private or prohibited activities and do not trespass. The road has received little maintenance past the Bemish Ridge turnoff and can have washouts and tree falls from a recent fire near the top. There is also a right-hand spur road that forks off near the end and enters a heavily burnt section that has been closed to use. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered. Brush will encroach on the roadway the higher you travel. The end of the road opens up into a meadow with a loop to turn around trailers and has several divergent hiking paths. This area has logging, hunting, and other activities present. There are seer, elk, bears, and small ground animals in the area, but no vault bathrooms or amenities.

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Difficulty

This is an easy-going road with no large obstacles or very difficult sections. However, the road has received little maintenance past the Bemish Ridge turnoff and can have washouts and tree falls from a recent fire near the top. It is easily traveled by all vehicles except when snow or ice covered.

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