Dogs are welcome on the forest's 2,000-plus miles of trail, around lakes like Holland Lake, and along the North and Middle forks of the Flathead River. A food and attractant storage order applies, and the Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear wilderness areas have their own restrictions, so leash up and keep pets under tight control.
Trail 800 in the Tally-Ashley area is closed, and avalanche danger affects winter travel.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
The 2.4-million-acre Flathead sits next to Glacier National Park in grizzly country, with over 2,000 miles of trail where a dog needs to stay close. Dogs are welcome on the forest's 2,000-plus miles of trail, around lakes like Holland Lake, and along the North and Middle forks of the Flathead River. A food and attractant storage order applies, and the Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear wilderness areas have their own restrictions, so leash up and keep pets under tight control.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Trail 800 in the Tally-Ashley area is closed, and avalanche danger affects winter travel.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.