Neil Creek Trail

Neil Creek Trail

Harlowton, Montana

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Mailing Address:

4234 US Highway 89 North, Harlowton, MT 59465

Contact Info

406-236-5511

406-236-5507

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

Elevation: 4,185

Population: 945

County: Wheatland

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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