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#998 Big Eddy Trailhead
Big Eddy Trail #998 leads to Star Peak Lookout. Star Peak is the location of the first recorded lookout site in Montana. The original rock house still sits below the current lookout which was built in 1910. Stunning views of the Scotchman Peaks Recommended Wilderness Area, Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, and the Clark Fork Valley can be seen from the peak. Star Gulch Trail #1016 and Pilick Ridge Trail #1036 depart from the peak offering loop hiking/horseback opportunities.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Big Eddy Trail #997 is a Trail Class 3 trail. The trail tread and corridor will be very well defined and visible. The trail is scheduled to be cleared every year. Please check the current trail report or contact Cabinet Ranger Station for current trail conditions. |
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| Operated By: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Directions: The trailhead is located at approximately milepost 6 on Highway 200. There is a short access road leaving the highway that goes to the actual trailhead. However the road is very steep, narrow, and there is very limited parking and turning space at the end of the road. Most users park on the south side of Highway 200 in a large wide area and walk across the highway to the access road and trailhead. |
Activities
Day Hiking
OHV Trail Riding
Motorized use: Big Eddy Trail #998 is open to vehicles up to 50” or less in width to the end of the two track portion of the trail (2.5 mile mark).
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
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