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Kirby Creek

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  3. …Northwestern Montana
  4. Highwood Mountains
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“A steady climb connecting Briggs Creek with the southern Highwood Mountain trails. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
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3.8

Miles

6.2

KM
Singletrack

5,472' 1,668 m

High

4,386' 1,337 m

Low

1,102' 336 m

Up

55' 17 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

This is a short trail that connects Briggs Creek with Marie Springs and North Fork Highwood Creek. Along the way, the route crosses two small creeks.

The trail is a steady climb from Briggs Creek to a saddle below the west side of Prospect Peak.

Contacts

Local Club: Great Falls Bicycle Club

Apr 8, 2025: April Bike Club Meeting Summary

Land Manager: USFS - Lewis & Clark National Forest Office

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Leslie Kehmeier
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  4.0 from 2 votes

#1

in Highwood Mountains

#14489

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#1

in Highwood Mountains

#213

in Montana

#14,489

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Looking north at N Fork Highwood Creek-Kirby Creek Trails junction. NFHC descends a blissful 3.4 mi. to TH, KC climbs gently to distant ridge and descends to eastern base of Briggs Creek Trail.
Sep 19, 2022 near Fort Be…, MT
Looking west back up the Briggs Creek Trail from its junction with Kirby Creek Trail; this 'back side' of sorts is rarely hiked or biked.
Sep 10, 2022 near Fort Be…, MT
Looking west near the top of North Fork Highwood Creek Trail in preparation for a four-mile descent to Thain Creek Campground.
Sep 10, 2022 near Fort Be…, MT

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Jul 11, 2019
Jesse Kuhn
The trail is pretty over grown and there are multiple swamp bogs that arnt rideable

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