Trail
Historic Lolo Trail at Howard Creek
This site along U.S. Highway 12 has a picnic area, interpretive signs and connects with the Lewis and Clark/ Nez Perce National Historic Trail at Howard Creek. The Lewis and Clark/ Nez Perce National Historic Trail is also known as the Lolo Trail.
Listed under Picnic spots · Hiking trails · Nature centers & history sites
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About this place
Picnic tables and grills available. Interpretive signs on site. No drinking water available.
Practical information
- Address
- 24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 59804
- Arrival
- From Lolo, Montana drive 17.5 miles west on U.S. Highway 12.
- Parking
- Forest-wide rule: vehicles may park along open routes within 1 vehicle length where safe, without obstructing traffic or damaging resources; do not block gates.
- Route surface
- Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
- Dogs
- Forest-wide rule for developed recreation sites: pets must be on leash or otherwise confined 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
- 406-329-3814
Activities
- Hiking
- Outdoor science and learning
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Restroom
Accessibility
- Accessible restroom