Trailhead
Ch-Paa-Qn Peak Trailhead
In addition to the campgrounds and picnic areas in the Ninemile Area, there are several unique places to visit such as the delightful Ninemile Historic Remount Depot and Ranger Station, and the fun Grand Menard Discovery Trail which is adjacent to the Grand Menard Picnic Area. Both are great places to take your family and friends.
Listed under Hiking trails · Horseback riding trails · Wildlife & bird watching · Scenic viewpoints
About this place
The upper 3 miles of Road #2178 were decommissioned in 2024, necessitating the relocation of this trailhead to its current location and the construction of about 3/4 of a mile of new trail. The new location greatly improves public access, although vehicles with low clearance are still not recommended on Road #2178.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- From Interstate 90, take Exit 82. Turn north on frontage road for 1.4 miles. Turn right on Remount Road for 2.6 miles. Slight right on Edith Peak Road #476-1, passing ranger station on the left for 1.1 miles. Slight left on Stony Creek Cutoff Road #5490 for 1.6 miles. Left on Butler Creek Loop Rd No 456 for 1.1 miles. Right on Stony Creek Road #2178 for 3.6 miles. Left on Road #17430.
- Parking
- The trailhead features a large parking area and a hitching rail. Destination ahead 1000 feet with parking on the left and trail beginning on the right.
- Distance
- 3 miles
- Difficulty
- This recently relocated trailhead provides the shortest but steepest route to the district's highest point, Ch-Paa-Qn Peak.
- Hours
- Open year-round, snow dependent.
- Dogs
- Dogs must be under control at all times.
- Use rules
- Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.
- Managed by
- Federal agency
- Phone
- 406-626-5201
Activities
- Hiking
- Day Hikes
- Viewing Scenery
- Viewing Wildlife
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
Amenities
- Parking
Sources
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/recreation/ch-paa-qn-peak-trailhead updated
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/recreation/ninemile-area updated