Cattle Drive to Bear Gulch

This 12-mile trail starts at Montana Highway 69 near Boulder, MT, at the intersection with Cattle Drive Road. You drive along the Boulder River, go under I-15, and then turn into Galena Gulch on the Berry Meadows Trail. You gain 2400 feet in elevation, ending at just over 7250 feet. All private property crossings are allowed if you stay on the trail. This forest is home to deer, elk, and bears. It's a good idea to travel with recovery equipment, including a saw, a tow strap, and a snatch block in case you have to move trees or branches that are blocking the trail.