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RACETRACK CABIN

Anaconda, Montana · USDA Forest Service

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About

Racetrack Cabin is a rustic one room log cabin located along Racetrack Creek in the Flint Range of western Montana, near the Continental Divide. The cabin is remotely located and was built to house miners in the 1930s. It was later donated to the Forest Service and refurbished for use by the public. Guests will be in for a true remote cabin experience with plenty of opportunities for exploration and no distractions from cellular or internet service. There are several motorized and non-motorized trails in the area that lead to scenic lake basins and sweeping views of the surrounding area. Some of the lakes and streams in the area offer excellent fishing. Access to the cabin requires a vehicle with high clearance in the summer months and over the snow travel in the winter months. This is an extremely primitive forest road , be prepared to deal with ruts, downed trees and washouts. Road is impassible to wheeled vehicles in winter. Guests need to plan for cross-country skiing or snowmobiling 6-8 miles one-way to reach the cabin during during winter months. It is recommended that guests obtain a map and call the Pintler Ranger Station if unfamiliar with the area. The primitive, one-room cabin is equipped with two sets of bunk beds and can sleep up to four people. It has a table and chairs, 2 burner propane stove (BYO propane bottles), Battery powered lantern (4 Ds), utensils, 4 plates, 4 bowls, pots, pans, cast iron, french press, can opener, grater, measuring spoons, mixing bowls, cutting board, kitchen knives, spatula, spoons, wash basins, drying rack, sponges, rags, and a 5 gallon water jug. Paper towels, toilet paper, matches, newspaper, hand sanitizer, and garbage bags are stocked fairly often but are not guaranteed. There is a wood stove for heat. Firewood is usually provided but cannot be guaranteed. A splitting maul and hatchet are available in the wood shed. Please do not split wood in the cabin and only use provided wood to heat the cabin. Gather wood from the forest for outside fires in order to ensure there is enough cured wood for the next visitor. Bleach, Dish Soap, Murphy's wood oil, Pine Sol, a mop, broom and bucket are provided. Cupboard space is available within the cabin, as well as a storage box for food. An outhouse with is provided outside of the cabin. There is no electricity, water or sewer at the cabin. Guests need to bring water for cooking, cleaning and drinking or collect and treat water from the nearby creek. Other items to bring in

Directions

Attention : The road to Racetrack Cabin is impassable to low clearance vehicles . The last 4 miles to the cabin is an extremely rough and rutted road with large rocks protruding from the road surface. High clearance vehicles such as trucks and SUV's can make the crawl up the road but should allow themselves extra time. The road is not plowed to the Forest Boundary in the winter. Guests should be prepared to ski/snowshoe/snowmobile up to 8 miles one way, distance to cabin and parking availbilty fluctuate with snow and road conditions. For additional information about accessing the cabin, please call (406) 859-3211. From Missoula, travel East on Interstate 90 to the Racetrack exit #195. Turn right (west) onto Galen and drive about 1 mile, then turn Right (North) onto Willow Cr Rd. Turn Left (West) onto Bowman Road, which changes to Modestry Cr Rd. and proceed onto Racetrack Road 169 and continue about 16 miles to the cabin. The Ractrack Campground will be on your left approximately 5 miles before the cabin. Maps may be purchased by calling the Pintler Ranger District. Vehicle access cannot be guaranteed any time of year due to ever-changing weather or road conditions. In the winter, guests must be prepared to travel up to 14 miles to the cabin on skis or snowmobile from the end of the plowed road.

Location

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Details

State
Montana
City / area
Anaconda
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$45 / night
Rating
4.40 / 5 (25 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
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