McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)
Total Miles
4.1
Elevation
1,434.00 ft
Duration
--
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
McClain Creek Road is also known as Forest Service Road 1311 and goes from the Bitterroot Valley to Carlton Lake but is gated at the 5-mile mark. The road passes through the former McClay Ranch land that was part of the attempt to build Bitterroot Resort in the early 2000's. The road will cut across several of the ski runs that were cut into the mountain. Road conditions are usually good but could contain ruts during spring run-off. There is a nice view of the canyon at the final gate.
Photos of McClain Creek Road (FS 1311)
Difficulty
This is an easy route that most SUVs or crossover vehicles should be capable of making. The road holds snow late into the spring and the snow will provide an extra challenge.
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.
Status Reports
Popular Trails
Woods Ridge Loop
Gold Creek Trail 126 (Seasonal Access)
Johnny Ridge Road - FS324
Go Farther
Try onX Offroad Elite for free for a week — no strings attached. Get access to thousands of off-road dirt trails and snowmobile trails across the nation. View your favorite zones in 3D. Send trails to friends. Start planning the trip of a lifetime now.