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Window Rock Cabin was built in 1940 and now offers a year-round retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. It is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest's most popular recreation areas. The cabin is accessible by car in the summer, but the road to the cabin is closed to motorized vehicle traffic every year from March 31st through May 15th. Guests can hike, mountain bike, ski or ride horses to the cabin during this time. The access road is not often plowed in winter, so guests should be prepared to ski up to 12 miles to the cabin from where the plowed road stops. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. |
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From Bozeman, MT: Drive south on S. 19th Ave. for about 7 miles. Turn left onto Hyalite Canyon Road FS 62. Drive about 12.7 miles to the Window Rock Cabin access road and gate on the right (west) side of the road. Use the cabin combination to unlock the gate. Please close the gate behind you. Continue past the gate for about 200 meters to Window Rock Cabin. Winter Route, December to March 31: the directions are the same except that you must park at the junction of Hyalite Road FS 620 and the Window Rock Cabin access road (which is 12.7 miles from S. 19th Ave.) From there you may hike, ski, or snowshoe the final 200 meters to the cabin. Please park in the wide pullouts to the side of the road so that snowplows and other Forest visitors can pass. ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION: (Please refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Map ) Hyalite Canyon Road, FS 62, closes to all motorized vehicles the evening of March 31 through May 16. Cabin renters must be prepared to walk, ski, or bike approximately 10 miles to the cabin when the road is closed. Snowmobiles are not allowed at this cabin or anywhere in Hyalite Canyon past Moser Road FS 6210. Hyalite Canyon Road FS 62 is intermittently plowed during the winter |
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The cabin sleeps four people on twin beds with mattresses. The wood-burning stove can be used for cooking and heating. A table with chairs, broom and dustpan are provided. A campfire ring is located outside. The outhouse has an accessible vault toilet. A horse corral is available with space for six horses. No water or electricity is provided. Guests must bring their own water supply, garbage bags for packing out trash, as well as bedding, lighting, extra toilet paper and matches. |
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WINDOW ROCK CABIN |
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75192 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75192&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Make sure to have the lock combination for the cabin door; the combination code to the cabin is included in the confirmation e-mail or letter Water is not available in the cabin; water obtained from nearby natural water sources should be treated prior to use Guests must carefully follow the food storage order for Gallatin National Forest; Click here for more information No garbage service; please bring garbage bags and pack out all that you pack in Burning candles in the cabin is prohibited Firing a gun or use of any other weapon is not allowed: a) in or within 150 yards of the developed recreation site; b)across or on a road or body of water; c) in any circumstance whereby any person may be injured or property damaged Hay and feed must be certified weed-free Pets not recommended; solid pet wastes must be removed within 100 yards of cabin Campfires must be contained within the Forest Service provided fire ring adjacent to the facility; no other campfires are authorized The burning of wood pallets is not authorized Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more Click here for more information about Gallatin National Forest Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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Window Rock Cabin is nestled in Hyalite Canyon, an area with beautiful wildflower meadows during the summer and thick blankets of pristine snow in winter. Evergreen forest and the steep ridges of the Gallatin Mountains surround the cabin. Hyalite Creek flows nearby. This area is important habitat for grizzly bears, bison, elk, mule deer, mountain lions, bighorn, wolves and mountain goats. |
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Hikers and equestrians have access to the Hyalite Peak trailhead that leads into an area of the Gallatin Range known for its waterfalls. Two accessible trails in Hyalite Canyon lead to the waterfalls. Bicyclists can use Hyalite Canyon Road. Hyalite Canyon is a popular destination for backcountry skiers and ice climbers. Routes in Hyalite Canyon that can be used for ice climbing include Cleopatra's Needle, Mummy Cooler, Black Magic and Winter Dance, considered to be one of the best ice climbing routes in the world. Hyalite Reservoir is a mile away, offering opportunities for non-motorized boating and trout fishing. Elk hunting is excellent in Hyalite Canyon in the fall. |