Glider (FR 11144) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Glider (FR 11144) in MT

Road corridorFlathead NF, Hungry Horse Ranger District

6.0 mi from Helena Flats

Maps 3,558 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Flathead National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Blaine Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 1.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 28%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • Blaine Mountain stands 3,638 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–53°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.