RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES AROUND
GARNET GHOST TOWN

Whether you just want to catch a view from your car window, put some miles on your four wheeler, or walk into a Wilderness study area there exists a wealth of Recreation opportunities around Garnet Ghost Town.

The following is a list of a few specific recreation opportunities and some avenues for obtaining more information:

CAMPING
Although there are no publicly owned campgrounds in this part of the Garnet Range you are allowed to camp for up to 14 days on "Public Land" (unless otherwise designated). You can obtain a map of the location of Public Land around Garnet Ghost Town for $4.00 from the BLM, Missoula Field Office (address at bottom of page).

FISHING
Elk creek, just two miles North-east of Garnet Ghost Town contains populations of Brook, Cut-throat, and Rainbow Trout. Near by, Elk Creek empties into the Blackfoot River, popularized for it's excellent fishing in the book "A River Runs Through It". You can obtain more information on Montana fishing rules and regulations at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Home page.

HIKING (Back Country)
Just 10 miles from Garnet Ghost Town the 11,580 acre Wales Creek Wilderness study Area (WSA) is an excellent place to hike. This area is characterized by rather steep timbered drainages ranging in elevation from 4,680 to nearly 7,000 feet. The WSA is heavily forested with stands of spruce, lodgepole pine, douglas fir and sub-alpine fir. Mining, grazing and firefighting activities have left structures and other imprints of human activity on portions; however, the majority of the WSA is essentially undisturbed by human activity. You can obtain more information regarding the Wales Creek WSA from the BLM, Missoula Field Office (address at bottom of page)

HUNTING
The Garnet Range is home to several species of game including: Elk, Moose, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Mule Deer, and Grouse. You can obtain more information on Montana hunting rules and regulations at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Home Page.

MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Bureau of Land Management has designated over 30 miles of back country roads and trails for mountain bike use in the Garnet Range. These seldom traveled roads and trails wind through timbered slopes and climb to elevations of 7,000 feet. At several points these roads and trails open up to spectacular views of surrounding mountain ranges. You can obtain the Garnet Mountain Bike Trail Map from the LIBRARY or contact the BLM, Missoula Field Office (address at bottom of page) for more information.

OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) RIDING
The Bureau of Land Management has designated over 30 miles of back country roads and trails for OHV use in the Garnet Range. These seldom traveled roads and trails wind through timbered slopes and climb to elevations of 7,000 feet. At several points these roads and trails open up to spectacular views of surrounding mountain ranges. You can obtain the Garnet OHV Trails Guide from the LIBRARY or contact the BLM, Missoula Field Office (address at bottom of page) for more information.

SNOWMOBILING
The Bureau of Land Management has developed over 110 miles of trails for snowmobilers and cross-country skiers in the Garnet Range. The trails offer a variety of riding conditions, climb to 7,000 feet and offer spectacular views. Trail conditions vary greatly in the Garnet area. Some trails are never groomed either because of continual drifting or to provide more of a challenge for experienced riders. Most trails however are regularly groomed. You can obtain a Garnet Winter Recreation Trails map from the LIBRARY.

For more information contact:
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
MISSOULA FIELD OFFICE
3255 FORT MISSOULA ROAD
MISSOULA, MT 59804
(406)329-3914