Trailhead

Printers Trailhead

From this trailhead, visitors can enter directly into the Petty Mountain roadless area on the Printers Creek Trail #718.

Listed under Hiking trails

Canyon Campground
Photo from visitmt.com

About this place

The trail extends 4.5 miles to a junction with the Petty Mountain Trail #8, providing connections to Albert and Petty Pasture trailheads to the north and to the Graves Range Jeep Rd. No. 17806. While Road #17806 is seasonally open to motor vehicles, Trail #718 and Trail#8 are open only to non-motorized travel (see the Motor Vehicle Use Map).

Practical information

Address
20325 Remount Road Huson, MT 59846
Arrival
From I-90 exit 77 (just east of Alberton), head south across bridge to Petty Creek Road. In 10 miles just before the pavement ends, take a sharp left on Printers Creek Road #5553. In 3 miles, road is blocked at trailhead. No turnaround and limited parking at trailhead. Road #5553 has areas with deep ruts and is not recommended for passenger cars or trailers.
Parking
No turnaround and limited parking at trailhead.
Distance
4.5 miles
Hours
Site Open
Dogs
Dogs must be under control at all times.
Use rules
While Road #17806 is seasonally open to motor vehicles, Trail #718 and Trail#8 are open only to non-motorized travel (see the Motor Vehicle Use Map).
Managed by
Federal agency
Phone
406-626-5201

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Hunting

Amenities

  • Parking

Sources

from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/recreation/printers-trailhead updated