Gallatin National Forest

Photo Essay: Hiking the Andes with Mountain Lodges of Peru

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ACCESS POINTS AND TRAILS:

• SPANISH CREEK - This large and popular trailhead has developed parking areas, picnic sites, toilets, and drinking water. This is the north entrance to the Spanish Peaks, with trails up Little Hell Roaring Creek, South Fork Spanish Creek and a trail up the north end of the Madison Range.
• SPANISH PEAKS (East Access) - Four trailheads between Gallatin Gateway and Big Sky along U.S. Highway 191 provide access into the Spanish Peaks. Indian Ridge (Logger Creek) and Hellroaring Creek have developed parking areas. Cascade Creek (Lava Lake) and Deer Creek have parking as well as toilet facilities.
• SPANISH PEAKS (South Access) - Near Big Sky, trails lead to Bear Basin (North Fork Trail) and Beehive Basin at the south end of the Spanish Peaks.
• BUCK CREEK RIDGE - A small parking area at the end of the Doe Creek Road is the start for this trail that follows the ridgeline between Buck Creek to the south and the Big Sky area to the north. It connects with numerous side trails.
• CINNAMON CREEK - There is a developed parking area near the historic Cinnamon Ranger Station. The route from the trailhead leads west and climbs to the old lookout on Cinnamon Mountain. The main trail continues up to the Buck Creek area. Other trails lead to Taylor Creek and Taylor Fork.
• WAPITI CREEK - Several trails leave from parking areas near the junction of Wapiti Creek and the Taylor Fork Road. They provide access to the northern portion of the Cabin Creek Recreation and Wildlife Management Area.
• SAGE CREEK - This parking area is adjacent to US Highway 191 just south of the Taylor Fork road. The trail follows Sage Creek and leads into the Monument Mountain Unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Several "loop" trips are available.