Last edited:
Yeah the trail has 3 different legs and I only did one leg that day, cool thing about the BT/WB Trail is that the local 4x4 club that maintains it works in a partnership with the USFS and they have basically given the club the keys to the gates on those 3 legs, so the trail will be an ever-growing longer trail in the future. Each leg of the trail has completely different obstacles and is a unique experience.Nice road in Blacktail Wild Bill Trail.....or as the sign in the picture said "Lacktail"
Cool seeing the Buffalo.
Well hey neighbor!Hey EJD, I'm in the Coeur d'alene area and thinking of a day trip to the blacktail wild bill trail later this year. Is it open all the time, or do I need to contact anyone for access?
That's awesome! I just spent a few days last week with the crowds at Glacier, but heading out in a few hours to do part of the old Elk City Wagon Road in Idaho and then on through the Magruder Corridor to Darby Montana by Sunday.So as I was overlanding a bit last week I passed through the national forest with the Blacktail - Wild Bill trail and decided to run the other legs of the trail that I had not been on previously. I tracked gpx data the whole way too for anyone interested.
But yeah there were some insane obstacles on this that I just could touch at all cause i'm not built for that type of stuff, but I tried to take pictures of some of them for your viewing enjoyment. I ran into 2 other TJ's and a CJ that were all rock crawlers and chatted them up a bit about the trail.
One of them pointed me in the direction of an amazing dispersed camp site that was absolutely incredible. Top of a mountain type site, overlooking 2 beautiful lakes and just a great view of the vast forest we were surrounded by. Another little gem if anyone is interested, contact me.
View attachment 106488View attachment 106489View attachment 106490View attachment 106491View attachment 106492View attachment 106493View attachment 106494View attachment 106495View attachment 106496View attachment 106497View attachment 106498View attachment 106499View attachment 106500View attachment 106501View attachment 106502View attachment 106503View attachment 106504View attachment 106505View attachment 106506View attachment 106507View attachment 106508View attachment 106509View attachment 106510View attachment 106511View attachment 106512View attachment 106513View attachment 106515View attachment 106516View attachment 106517
Its amazing how during such a touristy time of year in NW Montana where every campground is packed beyond capacity, if you look for it, you can find a spot like this and have it all to yourself.
If anyone is ever in the area and would like to location of this camp site, let me know. Its big enough for multiple vehicles and very secluded. You would only need 4wd to make it there.
Let me know when you are settled in. I'm always up for a ride. Lots of Forrest roads around here to explore.@EJD. Man, that is gorgeous area. We head out on our move to Spokane on Monday. I can’t wait to get settled in and hit some trails. I’ll definitely be hitting you up when I can get some time away to head to MT so you can show me the ropes. Camping at that location would be so serene. Unreal really. Thanks for sharing.
@Mrgreg66 I’d love to come over to Hayden area. I’ve heard there are some trails there, maybe even some rocks. I know my profile says TX, but I’m moving to Spokane on Monday, literally, so we are in the throes of boxes and chaos. But can’t wait to be there this time of year and do some exploring. Let me know if you want to hit some trails. It may take me a few weeks to get settled in, but there could be a few days when I could get away. My new job doesn’t start till Sept 1.
I was at Glacier a few weeks back and i've never see it so packed in my life. Couldn't even pull into the Logan Pass visitors center parking lot. But then I did see my first Grizzly Bears so it had its trade-offs. Did you see any good wildlife? I've been looking for someone to roll through the Magruder Corridor with, we should definitely make a point to meet up with @JMT when he settles in and have a nice little NW crew.That's awesome! I just spent a few days last week with the crowds at Glacier, but heading out in a few hours to do part of the old Elk City Wagon Road in Idaho and then on through the Magruder Corridor to Darby Montana by Sunday.
Thanks! I could not believe it myself, it was an adventure getting there too. I would love for you and yours to make it over to MT sometime, be happy to show you guys around a little or we meet in the middle of the ID panhandle somewhere and check out something new! Safe travels by the way, we'll talk more when you get up this way.@EJD. Man, that is gorgeous area. We head out on our move to Spokane on Monday. I can’t wait to get settled in and hit some trails. I’ll definitely be hitting you up when I can get some time away to head to MT so you can show me the ropes. Camping at that location would be so serene. Unreal really. Thanks for sharing.
Saw a grizzly, 2 black bears (mama & cub) and a mountain goat.I was at Glacier a few weeks back and i've never see it so packed in my life. Couldn't even pull into the Logan Pass visitors center parking lot. But then I did see my first Grizzly Bears so it had its trade-offs. Did you see any good wildlife? I've been looking for someone to roll through the Magruder Corridor with, we should definitely make a point to meet up with @JMT when he settles in and have a nice little NW crew.
Thanks! I could not believe it myself, it was an adventure getting there too. I would love for you and yours to make it over to MT sometime, be happy to show you guys around a little or we meet in the middle of the ID panhandle somewhere and check out something new! Safe travels by the way, we'll talk more when you get up this way.
Nice! I hope you got some good canoeing in too?Saw a grizzly, 2 black bears (mama & cub) and a mountain goat.
I would like to check out that camping site you discovered.
View attachment 106533
View attachment 106534
View attachment 106535
View attachment 106537
Sounds like a plan!Safe travels by the way, we'll talk more when you get up this way.
So as I was overlanding a bit last week I passed through the national forest with the Blacktail - Wild Bill trail and decided to run the other legs of the trail that I had not been on previously. I tracked gpx data the whole way too for anyone interested.
But yeah there were some insane obstacles on this that I just could touch at all cause i'm not built for that type of stuff, but I tried to take pictures of some of them for your viewing enjoyment. I ran into 2 other TJ's and a CJ that were all rock crawlers and chatted them up a bit about the trail.
One of them pointed me in the direction of an amazing dispersed camp site that was absolutely incredible. Top of a mountain type site, overlooking 2 beautiful lakes and just a great view of the vast forest we were surrounded by. Another little gem if anyone is interested, contact me.