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Mill Creek Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Bitterroot National Forest, Stevensville Ranger District, Mill Lake, Selway-bitterroot Wilderness |
| Last Known Status | Closed (open to non-motorized use only) |
Roughly 12 miles long, this single track trail connects to Mill Lake. Amenities at the staging area include a vault toilet and a hitching post. Parking is limited and large trailers are not recommended. The trail is popular with hikers and horseback riders and is open to non-motorized use only. The trail is best visited during the late spring and early fall months however exact dates vary each year.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident temporary registration sticker is required. (As of March 2020, Montana no longer honors stickers from any other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hamilton, MT | ||
| Address | Mill Creek Trail Road, Hamilton, MT 59840 | ||
| From: Missoula, MT
1) Take US-93 South about 30 miles 2) Turn right (west) on Dutch Hill Road, continue 2.5 miles 3) Turn left (south) on Main Street, continue .3 miles 4) Turn right (west) on Mill Creek Trail Road, continue about 1 mile toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Bitterroot National Forest - Stevensville Ranger District 88 Main Street Stevensville, MT 59870 (406) 777-5461 mailroom_r1_bitterroot@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 12 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4100 to 6500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Single Track |  All | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Town Pump Food Stores (406) 363-4643 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Town Pump Food Stores (406) 363-4643 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Black Rabbit RV Park & Storage (406) 363-3744 or (866) 707-5050 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Black Rabbit RV Park & Storage (406) 363-3744 or (866) 707-5050 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Black Rabbit RV Park & Storage (406) 363-3744 or (866) 707-5050 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (N) | Charles Waters Campground (406) 777-5461 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Town Pump Food Stores (406) 363-4643 |
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