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This information is a public record of the 1980 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Morrell Falls

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    2.5 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

This is one of the most popular trails on the Seeley Lake Ranger District. The trail is predominantly used by day hikers although bicyclists and stock users frequent the trail as well. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles, except for snowmobiles after December 1.

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Morrell Falls. Photo by USDA Forest Service.
Morrell Falls. Photo by USDA Forest Service.
  • Morrell Falls. Photo by USDA Forest Service.
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Location: Lolo National Forest, Sec 36 T18N, In Lolo National Forest E of SR 83 above Seeley Lake.

  • States: Montana
  • Counties: Missoula

This is one of the most popular trails on the Seeley Lake Ranger District. The trail is predominantly used by day hikers although bicyclists and stock users frequent the trail as well. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles, except for snowmobiles after December 1.

This 2.7-mile (one-way) National Recreation Trail leads to Morrell Lake and beautiful Morrell Falls at the base of the Swan Mountain Range. Most of the trail is in the timber, but the views of the Swan Mountains are tremendous from Morrell Lake.

Morrell Lake is located approximately 2.3 miles from the trailhead and Morrell Falls, located past the northeast corner of the lake, marks the end of the trail. Morrell Creek cascades down spectacular 90-foot double falls. A short, steep climb provides a rewarding view of the falls from above but be very careful if you pursue this.

Dogs allowed. The trail is non-motorized in the summer.

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

James Blackburn
Lolo National Forest
HC31, Box 3200
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
(406) 677-2233

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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  • Elevation (low): --
  • Elevation (high): --
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): --
  • Tread Width (average): 24"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 2
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 10
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Oct 23, 1980
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