This is a gorgeous trail that winds up the side of the mountains that passes through some deep stands of pine trees with loamy dirt, and through some high, rocky sections of trail and several scree fields. There are plenty of incredible views of the Flathead Valley and Flathead Lake.
From Bigfork, drive north on 35. Take a right at 83 at the gas station (first <br />stop light outside of town). Take a left onto Foothills road? at the Echo lake <br />cafe/school/gas station corner. Take a right on 5292, and head up the <br />Jewel Basin road (follow the signs for the Jewel Basin). As you're climbing, <br />you will see a trailhead and parking area on your right, with an old gravel <br />pit on your left that is commonly used for a shooting range. Park there, the <br />singletrack starts off the right side of the road.<br />
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