McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)

Total Miles
4.1

Elevation

1434 ft

Duration

Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

summer, fall

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Trail Overview

Difficulty

Easy

History

FS 1311 was the original route to Carlton Lake and was gated at the 5-mile point in the 1990's. Parts of the road were built new as part of the Bitterroot Resort construction but the original parts of FS1311 are still visible but gated at the bottom.

Technical Rating

2

Access Description

Take old HWY 93 and turn onto McClain Creek Rd. There will be a sign soon after turning onto McClain Creek Rd mentioning the gate in 5 miles.

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