Trail

Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail #30

This National Recreation Trail leads to Morrell Lake and beautiful Morrell Falls at the base of the Swan Mountain Range. Views of the Swan Mountains are tremendous from Morrell Lake. Morrell Creek cascades down a spectacular 90-foot, double waterfall.

Listed under Hiking trails · Bike trails · Horseback riding trails · Camping & cabins

A lone person stands on the bank of a river in front of a tall waterfall in a forest.
Photo from commons.wikimedia.org

Practical information

Town
Other towns
Arrival
From the town of Seeley Lake, travel 0.5 mile north on Highway 83. Turn east (right) on Morrell Creek Road (small green street sign) which becomes Forest Service Road #477/Cottonwood Lakes Road, and travel 1.1 miles. Turn north (left) on West Morrell Road #4353 and travel about 6 miles. Turn east (right) on Pyramid Pass Road #4381, go 0.25 mile. Then turn north (left) on Morrell Falls Road #4364.
Parking
Parking for several vehicles and outdoor toilet are available; several dispersed (undeveloped) campsites.
Distance
5.4 miles
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.
Difficulty
Easy
Hours
Late Spring - Fall
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. Closed to motorized use.
Managed by
Federal agency
Phone
406-677-2233

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Day hikes
  • Horseback riding
  • Camping
  • Mountain biking

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restroom

Sources