Hanaker Creek (FR 445) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Hanaker Creek (FR 445) in MT
A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Roland.
Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
0.3 of the 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.2 of the 5.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Wallace, is 13 mi off.
September normals 41–63°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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