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This information is a public record of the 1984 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.

Ralph L. Thayer Memorial

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

High mountain alpine setting - ridge tops views of Glacier National Park, flathead valley

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Photo by USDA Forest Service.
Photo by USDA Forest Service.
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Location: Flathead National Forest

  • States: Montana
  • Counties: Flathead

The Whitefish Divide Trail (Ralph Thayer Memorial Trail) follows the western border of Glacier View Ranger District. The southern trailhead begins just south of Werner Peak Lookout and is accessed from road #1658. For backpackers, water is located in China Basin and in wetlands to the north for about 2 miles. There is also a creek at Haines Pass. Water is scarce on the rest of the trail so plan accordingly. Portions of this trail are very steep and while easy to navigate, junctions are not well marked. Ridge walks are marked by rock cairns where the trail is not as apparent. The trail crosses the road near Red Meadow Campground. This northern section of the trail is less traveled. The trail is open for non-motorized uses.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Snow, snow play general
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Fred Flint
US Forest Service
Hungry Horse Ranger District
Hungry Horse, MT 59919
[email protected] • (406) 387-3800

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 6000
  • Elevation (high): 7300
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • National Designations: National Millenium
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): Soil
  • Tread Width (average): 18"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 8
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 20
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    May 14, 1984
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