Recreation area

Red Canyon Creek

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Trail #205 Red Canyon Creek is a distance of 9 miles roundtrip with elevation gain of 1900 feet.  The trail connects to Cabin Creek Divide and multiple connector trails both motorized and non-motorized.  Refer to Forest Map and Motor Vehicle Use Map for motorized trail seasons dates   The Red Cub Motorcycle Trail is accessible from this route and it is one of the main access points to Cabin Creek Cabin - the only backcountry cabin on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District. Trail provides great views of Skyline Ridge and connects to Trail #206 and #151.

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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.