SNOWMOBILING IN HAUGAN

Billy Bigrigger on top of Dominion Peak, Image Courtesy of Lisa Elsom

Location & Getting Here:
Haugan is on the I-90 Montana-Idaho border in northwest Montana, 90 miles west of Missoula on I-90 and 110 miles east of Spokane.
Haugan offers snowmobiling opportunities for all abilities. It's one of those great places that combines vast riding possibilities with a family atmosphere. Trails begin right off I-90. Lots of cross-country ski territory. You'll see friendly faces at trailside stops in Haugan, De Borgia and Saltese, with designated trails, open meadows and scenic views.
 
  TRAILS:
In Haugan, popular groomed trails on the Lolo National Forest are Ford Hill/Old Mullan Pass, Packer Creek/Randolph Creek, Milwaukee/Dominion, Big Creek, Deer Creek/ Up Up and Taft Summit. These are easy-to-intermediate trails that follow travel routes and provide loop tours.
 
  MILES GROOMED:
  120 Miles
 
  ELEVATION:
 Haugan-Lookout Pass, 4,725'; trails to 5,000'
Cooper Creek-Thompson Pass, 4,852'; trails to 6,407'
 
  SERVICES:
Food and lodging facilities are available in De Borgia, Haugan, Saltese, and Thompson Falls. Fuel is available in Haugan, St. Regis, Saltese and Thompson Falls. Limited snowmobile service in Saltese and Thompson Falls.
 
  CONTACTS:
· Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club, Box 420035, Haugan, MT 59842, (406) 678-4242 or (208) 682-4963 Web link montananightriders.com
 · Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Box 460, Superior, MT 59872, (406) 822-4233
 · Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce, Box 493, Thompson Falls, MT 59873, (406) 827-4930
 
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