Red Meadow Creek

Total Miles
80.7

Elevation

1,715.67 ft

Duration

4 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This is an amazing trail that begins at the north end of Whitefish Lake and meanders through Stillwater State Forest, Flathead National Forest, past Upper Whitefish Lake and up to Red Meadow Lake. The trail is very well maintained, and does have some steep and rocky sections, but overall, is easily accessible. You can then continue east, past Red Meadow Lake, where the road ends at the North Fork Road. Hang a right and head down to Polebridge, a small, eclectic town with no electricity. From Polebridge, its an easy 45-minute drive down the North Fork Road to Columbia Falls. Views are amazing the entire trip, and the forest headed up to Red Meadow Lake is lush and beautiful.

Photos of Red Meadow Creek

Red Meadow Creek
Red Meadow Creek
Red Meadow Creek

Difficulty

Maintained forest road with no obstacles

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Kc Branson
Sep 27, 2023
4x4
Open
Peter Lemp
Sep 01, 2023
Dirt Bike
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Mark Sanchez
Jul 20, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Washboard
Emily Bratton
Jul 18, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty

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