Trailhead
Clearwater Crossing Trailhead
This trailhead serves as the primary access to the Great Burn proposed wilderness for hikers, hunters, and Forest Service crews clearing trails from the adjacent guard station.
Listed under Hiking trails · Walking & running paths · Horseback riding trails · River access & fishing · Camping & cabins
About this place
The West Fork Fish Creek Trail #101 crosses the bridge and heads south towards Cedar Peak, while North Fork Fish Creek Trail #103 heads west from the trailhead, connecting to Straight Creek Trail #99 and then turning north. From these primary trails visitors can access the vast Great Burn area on both sides of the state line.
Practical information
- Arrival
- From I-90 exit 66, head south on Fish Creek Road #343 for 10.4 miles. Turn right on West Fork Fish Creek Road #7750, following signs for University of Iowa camp. The campground will be in 6.6 miles.
- Parking
- Parking for large horse trailers is available.
- 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
- Backpacking
- Horseback riding
- Horse camping
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Long distance loop runs
Amenities
- Parking
- Restroom
