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How to get there and seasonal access: From Helena take the Canyon Ferry Road over the dam, winding by Kim’s Marina. Continuing east, the pavement will end and at the first junction you come to take Magpie Road. From the intersection, proceed up Magpie Road 3.9 miles where you’ll turn left on Bar Gulch Road. Continue on this road approximately .105 miles to the cabin. Please respect the private lands that are near the cabin site.
Equipment: A wood heating stove, a wood cooking stove, propane lantern, propane cook stove, table, chairs, two double sleeping bunks, a double bed, mattresses, axe, shovel, bucket, silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, pots and pans, firewood, axe, shovel, and cleaning gear are also available. There is no guarantee these items will be on hand. Be prepared.
Electricity: None.
Bathroom facilities: Outhouse.
Drinking water: Bring drinking water or treat or boil water from local sources.
Capacity/Fee:
Available: Not available in 2002
What to do in the area: The area around the cabin has been dramatically altered by the fire of 2000. The Forest is allowing a recovery period with plans for the cabin to be available to the public in 2003. You'll be able to see first hand how a forest recovers from devastating wildfire. The hiking opportunities still available will be found right out the cabin door, with numerous miles of forest roads to explore—including Hellgate, Avalanche and Confederate Gulches as well as the eastside of the mountain range toward White Sulphur Springs. Don’t miss a chance to hike the Belt Divide Trail as well as the Bar Gulch trail. Expect to see wildlife early in the morning and in the evening on the surrounding hills. And, Canyon Ferry Lake is just five miles down the road.
Reservations & Applications: Townsend Ranger District—406-266-3425, or complete the application form.
See checklist for additional items to bring.
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