Moran Basin
3.3 mi
Distance
1,549 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 53m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Moran Basin is a point-to-point trail in Kaniksu National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Sanders County, Montana. It is 3.3 miles long and gains 1,549 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Noxon, Montana, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,324 ft |
| End | 3.3 mi | 1,799 ft |
Trail Details
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
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Noxon, MT · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Sanders County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Kaniksu National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Campgrounds near this trail
Kootenai Dispersed Campsite RD 407 SITE 2
1 mi awayKootenai National Forest
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Kootenai Dispersed Campsite RD 407 SITE 4
1.1 mi awayKootenai National Forest
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Kootenai Dispersed Campsite RD 407 SITE 5
1.2 mi awayKootenai National Forest
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Kootenai Dispersed Campsite RD 407 SITE 1
1.7 mi awayKootenai National Forest
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Bull River Guard Station
2.1 mi awayKaniksu National Forest
Noxon, MT
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable Cabin Well reviewed No Service
Kootenai Dispersed Campsite RD 410
2.8 mi awayKootenai National Forest
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