Easthouse Trail
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
Easthouse Trail
USDA Forest Service
- Length
23 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
- Length
23 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
The Easthouse National Recreation Trail starts at Sawmill Saddle and runs along the Sapphire Divide for over 20 miles south to Skalkaho Pass.
Location: 45 miles SE of Missoula, MT.
- States: Montana
- Counties: Ravalli
Enter the thick forests of the natural park, made up of large alpine and spruce trees, with a completely shaded area to walk on for miles. The trail maintains an even rocky and dirt surface, staying about 2 to 3 feet wide the entire time. After a couple of miles, the trail follows along Alder Creek. Along the route, you'll find plenty of primitive camping spots too.
The small trail is shared with plenty of others, including bicyclists, campers, horseback riders, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers.
The trail travels up and down mountains, topping off at the Dome Shaped Mountain at over 8,000 feet, where travelers can enjoy a 360-degree view of the peaks. There's another elevated view at Eagles Point before the trail begins traveling downhill completely toward the end trailhead at Skalkaho Pass.
Accessibility Information
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Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeingOther Activities
- Camping
- Snow, snow play general
- Wildlife viewing / observation
Public Contact
Nick HazelbakerBitterroot National Forest
6735 West Fk. Rd.
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3269
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 7500
- Elevation (high): 8500
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Soil
- Surfaces (additional): Soil
- Tread Width (average): 24"
- Tread Width (minimum): --
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 10
- Tread Grade (maximum): 25
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
Aug 22, 1983