#1035 Napoleon Gulch Trailhead

Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035 starts at the end of Dry Creek Trail #1020 and follows Napoleon Gulch to Pilick Ridge. Pilick Ridge Trail #1036 continues up to Star Peak in one direction and down to the trailhead on Highway 56 in the other direction offering loop hiking opportunities.

Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035 is a Trail Class 2 trail. Users should expect some blowdown, brush, and minimal tread. The trail is scheduled to be cleared every five years. Please check the current trail report or contact Cabinet Ranger Station for current trail conditions.
Restrictions:	No motorized or mechanized vehicles. Stock use: Not recommended due to occasional blowdown, brush and tread condition. Properly possess and store all food, refuse, and other attractants pursuant to Kootenai National Forest Food Storage Order (CFR 261.58 (cc)). Please practice Pack-in-Pack-out and Leave-No-Trace ethics.
Closest Towns:	Noxon, MT USGS Maps: Heron #86, Smeads Bench #87
Operated By:	U.S. Forest Service
Information Center:	Directions: From Highway 56 milepost 12.5 turn west onto FSR 1118. The trailhead for Dry Creek Trail #1020 is located 50 yards from the highway. Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035 departs Dry Creek Trail #1020 at the 3.7 mile mark (end of the trail). No traditional trailhead exists for this trail. Both “ends” of the trail are junctions with other Forest Service system trails. The bottom of Napoleon Gulch Trail #1035 is accessed via Dry Creek Trail #1020.

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Ample parking is available for vehicles and horse trailers at the trailhead

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Highlights

Be Bear Aware!
Montana is bear country! Learn about bears and safe practices while visiting the Kootenai
Food Storage Order
A food storage order signed in 2022 requires food storage practice across the Forest to reduce the potential for human-wildlife encounters
Know Before You Go

Regardless of the activity, always be prepared! Stay informed of current conditions and follow safe practices when enjoying your National Forests
Leave No Trace

Visitors are asked to practice Leave No Trace principles while on the Kootenai National Forests to help maintain this abundant ecosystem and sustainable recreation.
Weed Free Forage
It is a violation of rule (FS) and law (State of Montana) to utilize forage or mulch materials that contain the seeds of noxious weeds