Cayuse Trail

  • Mailing Address
  • 415 South Front
  • Townsend, MT 59644
  • Contact Information
  • Phone: 406-266-3425
  • Fax: 406-266-5484

The Cayuse Trail is mainly used for hunting, but it also makes a nice day hike. The trail has light use and is of moderate difficulty. Can be used all year.Length: 2.0 milesTrail Begins: Forest Road 359, Section 20Trail Ends: Junction with Needham Mountain Trail 236.2 Area Map: Helena Forest Visitor Map USGS Map1: Canyon FerryUSGS Map2: Whites CityTownship 11N; Range 2E; Section 20

Area Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • Nature Area
  • Picnicking
  • Sightseeing
  • Walking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Services And Amenities

  • Trail

Driving Directions

Take Highway 12 east from Townsend for 2 miles, turn north on Canyon Ferry Road 284 and follow it for 24 miles to the Avalanche Road 359. The trailhead is located 8 miles up the Avalanche Road.

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