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Recreation Region: Bull Lake Area

#405 Ross Creek Nature Trailhead

Trail Length: 1 mile

This self guided nature trail, will loop you through and old-growth forest environment. The wide path will lead you past informative signs telling you the history and ecology of the many plant and animal species native to the grove. In addition to the giant cedars you will see large specimens of other western trees.

Ross Creek, named in 1930 for the Ross Brothers, John and A.C. Ross. The brothers were propectors and miners who worked a number of claims on Ross Creek since 1893. Prior to 1930, this creek was known as Lightening Creek.

General Information

Gate open to motorized traffic on May 1

Available all year around. Great for hiking.

This a day use site only. Bad Medicine Campground is nearby. No motorized use year around on trail.

Getting There

Elevation

2841 feet

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 18, 2025