Scapegoat Trip
The Scapegoat trip is very scenic and offers much wildlife viewing. We begin the trip from the end of the Smith Creek Road out of Augusta, Montana. This is approximately a 10 mile ride in where we will enter the impressive landscape left by the Canyon Creek Fire that burned a quarter of a million acres in 1988. The ride in is through the new growth since the 88 fire, where you can see for miles. Along the way we will pass some beautiful waterfalls and hopefully stop for lunch to view the largest one we ride by. As we near the camp in Lost Cabin Creek you will be able to see the majestic Scapegoat Mountain to the west. On your layover days Choose the short (7-mile) or long (12-mile) loop under the stunning Scapegoat Wall. Our trail passes through splendid alpine scenery, rockslides, and incredible wildflowers, with a good chance of seeing mountain goats and hearing marmots and picas. An outstanding day for anyone interested in photography or even remotely appreciative of scenery.
Make a 7-mile ride into the head of nearby Greenfork Creek, which burned in the 1930's. This is a good chance to see 60 years regrowth. Those wishing to hike may take a game trail to the top of Scapegoat Plateau for superb views of mountain wilderness stretching in all directions. A pristine stream, mysterious sinkholes in the mountain, and the remains of a wrecked plane all add to the interest of the hike. Rides along the Dearborn River may also be taken, there is not a lack of sights to see on this amazing trip. When returning this trip may go out the way we came in or back to the Benchmark Trailhead 15-miles, following the route taken by the Canyon Creek Fire when it raged out of control and jumped first the wilderness and then the Forest boundary on September 6, 1988.
To experience the beautiful Montana wilderness this summer,
on horseback, book your trip today at 888.560.3576.
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