Ford Basin
1.0 mi
Distance
522 ft
Elev. Gain
36m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Ford Basin is a point-to-point trail in Lewis & Clark National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It is 1 mile long and gains 522 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Augusta, Montana, about 14 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,542 ft |
| High point | 0.8 mi | 1,701 ft |
| End | 1.0 mi | 1,698 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Augusta, MT · about 14 mi away
- County:
- Lewis and Clark County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Lewis & Clark National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Imported route
Nearby Trails
More trails near Ford BasinIn this park
Other trails in Lewis & Clark National Forest
Chinese Wall Trail
Montana
Our Lake From South Fork Teton Trailhead
Montana
Memorial Falls
Montana
Windy Mountain Loop
Montana
Thain Creek Campground
Montana
Highwood Baldy Trail
Montana
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Helena-Lewis and Clark Dispersed Campsite PETTY CREEK 001
1.9 mi awayHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Dispersed
Helena-Lewis and Clark Dispersed Campsite ROAD 23505-01
1.9 mi awayHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Dispersed
Helena-Lewis and Clark Dispersed Campsite ROAD 235D-01
3 mi awayHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Dispersed
Helena-Lewis and Clark Dispersed Campsite ROAD 3318-08
3 mi awayHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Dispersed
Helena-Lewis and Clark Dispersed Campsite ROAD 3318-07
3.3 mi awayHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Dispersed
Similar length
Similar trails in Montana
Palisade Falls
Montana
Mystic Lake Trail
Montana
Woodbine Falls
Montana
Kirk Hill Short Trail
Montana
Swift Creek Loop
Montana
Pictograph Cave State Park Trail
Montana