Mortimer Gulch Trail

Augusta Montana

Listing Type: National Forest Trail
City: Augusta Montana
Region: Southwest Montana
406-466-5341
http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/lewisclark

Mortimer Gulch Trail (252) leads to Mortimer Gulch, which is approximately 7 miles and is predominantly open with scattered forest stands of aspen, Douglas-fir and lodgeple pine. Large aspen groves dominate the lower reaches of the gulch. The trail is moderately steep most of the way. The trail offer an excellent view south of Sawtooth Ridge, Norwegian and French Gulch and Gibson Reservoir. Obtain a Forest Visitor's map to determine any travel restrictions.

Length: 7.0 miles.Trail Begins: Trail Junction 201.Trail Ends: Trail Junction 223

Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Rocky Mountain Division) .USGS Map1: Patricks Basin.Township 21N; Range 9W; Section 4

Directions: Follow the Sun Canyon Road 208 27 miles northwest from Augusta turning east into the Mortimer Trailhead parking area. The trailhead begins on the west side of the road.

Mortimer Gulch Trail
Lewis and Clark National Forest, Choteau, MT 59422

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