Glider Takeoff (FR 11145) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Glider Takeoff (FR 11145) in MT
Road corridorFlathead NF, Hungry Horse Ranger District
6.4 mi from Helena Flats
Maps 4,119 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Blaine Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 130 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 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 1.4 miles off.
- Blaine Mountain stands 3,077 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 31–51°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.