Flathead Back Country Horseman Info Sheet
July 12,13 &19,20: Pack in Smoke Jumpers - Logan-Dirtyface Trail #62  (South Fork Area to Middle Fork Area)
bulletAccess: To get to this project, take Hwy 2 going toward Glacier Park.  Turn off the highway at Martin City and continue on this road along the east side of Hungry Horse reservoir for 36 miles.  Take the first main road to the left after Betty Creek ranger station (apx. 1.5 miles, right after mile marker #35); this will be Logan creek Rd. #1632. At the first intersection of #1632 take a left turn and then drive about 2 miles to the trailhead and our camp.
bulletFacilities: There is good parking in a loop next to the road, water can be carried from small creek next to the road (about 50 feet) there are no toilet facilities.
bulletDescription: The Logan Creek portion of the trail goes through a burn that occurred in 1998. This trail has a gradual elevation climb and is in fairly good shape although it is not up to standards of a class III trail. We will be packing in and out the National Retired Smoke Jumpers Association so that they can set up camp and start clearing where we left off last year and continue on down the Dirtyface trail. This trail is one of the few trails that will take you across the divide between the Middle Fork and The South Fork drainages.  The Logan creek side of the trail takes you quite quickly from heavy timber to some quite scenic sub alpine and alpine type terrain with a beautiful waterfall.  This will be our 4th year working to open it for stock and hiking travel.
bulletPlease Note: The packing distance is about 5 miles each way.  We will need about 6-7 pack animals, or more if we can help with the Baptise Project.  We may also at this time since we are in the area be able to help pack for the Baptise Project, which is located very close to the Logan Trailhead.
bulletAdditional information: Contact Dan Oursland (#752-3040)

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