Packer Creek Trail - Superior
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Lolo National Forest
Superior,
MT 59872
Phone: 406-822-4233
Fax: 406-892-3903
DescriptionThe primary use on Packer Creek Trail (266) is hunting. There's an outfitter camp about 3 miles in. It's not advisable to drink the water in the area of Tar Box Mine until rehabilitation if finished, due to tailing contamination. The trail crosses four creeks which dry up in the summer. Bring Water. This is an access to the CC Divide Trail also.
Length: 3.1 miles
Trail Begins: Forest Road 228
Trail Ends: CC Divide Trail 404
Area Map: Lolo Forest Visitors Map
USGS Map1: Saltese
USGS Map2: Haugan
Township 20N; Range 31W; Section 35
DirectionsTake the Haugan Exit on I-90. Take the East Fork of Packer Creek Road for 2 miles to the junction with Tar Box Mine Road. Turn north and travel 1.3 miles to the end of the road at the mine elevator. Park in the parking area and wade across the creek to the trailhead.
Season of Operation:Summer and Fall
Activities:
- Backcountry Camping
- Big Game
- Bird Watching
- Bow Hunting
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Wildlife Viewing
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