Neil Creek Trail
Harlowton, Montana
About Neil Creek Trail
Distance: 3.5 miles - light use
Trailhead: Trail Junction 653
Trail Ends: Trail Junction 490
Neil Creek Trail (654) follows a primitive road up Neil Creek for first 0.5 mile. From this point trail is closed to motorized travel for last 2 miles because of the switchbacks up the ridge to Ice Cave. Good views of Musselshell Valley, Crazy and Beartooth Mountains. There are no water sources on trail. Black bears are common in lower 0.5 mile It's just three miles to the summit. Obtain a Forest Visitor's map for information on any travel restrictions. Non-motorized trail.
Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Jefferson Division)
USGS Map1: Crystal Lake
USGS Map2: Yaple Bench
Township 12N; Range 17E; Section 35
Neil Creek Trail Activities
Bird Watching
Hiking
Nature Area
Picnicking
Sightseeing
Walking
Wildlife Viewing
Neil Creek Trail Amenities
Trail
Neil Creek Trail Reservations
About Neil Creek Trail
Distance: 3.5 miles - light use
Trailhead: Trail Junction 653
Trail Ends: Trail Junction 490
Neil Creek Trail (654) follows a primitive road up Neil Creek for first 0.5 mile. From this point trail is closed to motorized travel for last 2 miles because of the switchbacks up the ridge to Ice Cave. Good views of Musselshell Valley, Crazy and Beartooth Mountains. There are no water sources on trail. Black bears are common in lower 0.5 mile It's just three miles to the summit. Obtain a Forest Visitor's map for information on any travel restrictions. Non-motorized trail.
Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Jefferson Division)
USGS Map1: Crystal Lake
USGS Map2: Yaple Bench
Township 12N; Range 17E; Section 35
Neil Creek Trail Activities
Bird Watching
Hiking
Nature Area
Picnicking
Sightseeing
Walking
Wildlife Viewing
Neil Creek Trail Amenities
Trail
Neil Creek Trail Reservations
About Harlowton, Montana
Harlowton sits on the banks of the Musselshell River, just east of the Crazy and Castle Mountains and south of the Little Belts and Snowies. "Harlo" has gained fame in recent years for the Judith Gap Wind Energy Center north of the town. This ninety tower wind farm just off US Highway 191 is often... ...
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