Eagle Interpretive Trail - Hiking trail near Townsend, Montana, United States - Description
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| Name | Eagle Interpretive Trail | |
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| Summary | This trail has 13 stations depicting different features of the landscape and animals that inhabit the area, as well as man’s influence of the area | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 1.5 miles / 2.4 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 700 feet / 213 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 5,600 feet / 1,707 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | ||
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Interpretive Trail - Wildlife | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Townsend, Montana, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/helena/recreation/trails/eagle.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
This trail has 13 stations depicting different features of the landscape and animals that inhabit the area, as well as man’s influence of the area. Animals you could see are bear, elk, deer, moose, and small animals such as squirrels, rabbits, and birds. Motorized travel on the trail is restricted yearlong; road access is closed to all motorized use Dec 2 to May 15th. All other uses welcome. The cabin is not available for rent from September 1 to November 30.
From Townsend, go south on Highway 287 approximately 8 miles to Toston. Turn right at the Bunkhouse Bar on County Road #285 toward Radersburg. At Radersburg the pavement ends. Stay on the gravel road until you reach the forest boundary. At that point the road becomes Forest Road #424. Follow it for 5 miles. Turn right on #405. Cross Crow Creek and follow the signs to Eagle Station.
| Latitude | 46.3161099322 degrees / 46° 18.967' / 46° 18' 58.00" |
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| Longitude | -111.739153862 degrees / -111° 44.349' / -111° 44' 20.95" |
| Created by Nick on 03/20/2008 |
| Last edited by Nick on 03/20/2008 |
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