Bighorn Trail

NATIONAL FOREST TRAIL | Libby

Bighorn Trail (42) is a prehistoric trail that follows the river through old orchards and bighorn sheep ranges. Eagles, osprey, river otters, and Harlequin ducks may be seen as well as an abundance of wildlife. This is a very popular trail and benches are located throughout the course. Fishing along the river is excellent.

Length: 4.5 miles. Heavy use, low difficulty.

Trail Begins: End of Kootenai River Road

Trail Ends: at China Creek

Area Map: Libby Ranger District Road Access Map

USGS Map1: Scenery Mountain

Township 31N, Range 32W, Section 17

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  • BIRD WATCHING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • SIGHTSEEING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • TRAIL
  • From Libby, turn off Highway 37 onto Kootenai River Road 853. Follow for approximately 7 miles to the trailhead.

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