Recreation area

Lightning Creek Trailhead

Custer Gallatin National Forest · Montana — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

A popular backing and horse camping trail accessing the Lee Metcalf Wilderness - Taylor Hilgard Unit into Sedge Meadows, Taylor Falls, and the Taylor Hilgard Mountain Range. Trail can be connected for possible shuttle loop to Beaver Creek Trailhead.  Trail #17 known as Lightning Creek Trail takes off from the trailhead and multiple connector trails are possible.

Activities

  • HORSE CAMPING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.