Sulfur Springs 8:30 am - Moderate

4201 Giant Springs Road,Great Falls MT 59405

05 June, 2021

Description

Every person must sign up and each family needs to sign up separately. Children must register with legal guardian. Every person must sign up and each family needs to sign up separately. Children must register with legal guardian. Length: 3.6 miles Elevation gain: 500 feet, (50 flights of stairs) Meet: 8:30 AM at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Total Time: 4 hours Travel Distance to Trailhead: 17 miles from GF Age limit: 8 and up with legal guardian Max. Number: 15 Difficulty Level: Moderate Coordinators: Ray Tetreault and Cortney Reedy Sulphur Springs Trail is part of the Lewis & Clark Trail. It starts at a trailhead next to the Morony Dam (17 mile drive Northeast of Great Falls). Starting from the trailhead, it is a 1.8 mile hike to the Springs site. The terrain crosses through several small coulees. The trail follows the river through a rocky, native prairie landscape. This hike is a guided interpretive walk with topics ranging from native plants to the Lewis and Clark expedition. On this hike you have to be in good physical shape; please bring insect repellent, hiking boots, backpack with about 2 liters of water, sunscreen, and high-energy snacks and food. We will hike at a moderate pace. The distance is 3.6 miles round trip, which we will cover in about three hours. We will take a snack break at the springs. Hikers can expect great views and possibly wildlife, including rattlesnakes. Insect repellent is suggested as there are ticks and mosquitoes: a true Lewis and Clark experience! The hike coordinators are Ray Tetreault and Cortney Reedy, both staff at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center.