Maps & Trails
From the Herron Park trail system to Blacktail Mountain there is something for everyone.
Herron Park/Chase Forest Trail Map and general information.
For decades, the trails around Herron Park were user-made—unplanned, often unsustainable, and prone to erosion. In 2009, FTBT began transforming the area with the help of Montana Conservation Corps crews and dedicated volunteers. Together, they’ve built and now maintain a network of professionally designed trails throughout Herron Park and the adjoining John Chase Forest.
These trails are shared by hikers, runners, equestrians, and cyclists, so please ride and recreate with care.
One of the newest additions, the Boundary Trail (completed in 2017), is part of a growing 17-mile system of scenic, stacked-loop trails built to last.
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No Motorized Vehicles
All Foys to Blacktail trails are non-motorized. E-bikes are considered motorized and are not allowed.
BE COURTEOUS. BE SAFE.
Hikers and Bikers Yield to all horses. Make sure to come to a complete stop, and be friendly.
FOLLOW THE SIGNS
The trails are shared by hikers, runners, cyclists, and horseback riders—stay aware and vigilant of changes the in trail and speed limits.
Where can I pick up a map?
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Kalispell
Maps are located at the Herron Park and Chase Forest main kiosk next to the parking lot, Rocky Mountain Outfitters, The Sportsman & Ski Haus, Wheaton’s, or the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.
2.
Whitefish & C-Falls
Our friends at Glacier Cyclery and Nordic in Whitefish and A7 Cycles in Columbia Falls carry the FTBT trail maps. You can also find great deals on bike rentals at these locations.
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Lakeside
Tamarack Brewing in Lakeside carries the Herron and Foys to Blacktail maps. Grab a map at the brewery and enjoy a crafty cold one.
While our printed maps are tough and trail-ready and always available if you lose service, if you’re short on time you can download a PDF or download on Trailforks.
Foys to Blacktail Trail Map, access and general information.
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Trail Access & Route: Most of the land between Herron Park and Blacktail Mountain is owned by Southern Pines Plantation, Stoltze Lumber, or the U.S. Forest Service (see map below).
In spring 2017, FTBT secured a permanent easement across private lands between Herron Park and Emmons Saddle, opening the way for non-motorized public access. The Foy’s to Blacktail Trail (FTB Trail) was completed that August, with signage and maps added in 2018.
From Herron Park to the top of Blacktail is about 18.8 miles via the Notch, Boundary, and Chase trails, connecting to the FTB Trail at La Mesa for the final 13.5-mile stretch to the summit.
Trailheads & Information
The FTBT trail system includes five trailheads: Herron Park, Emmons Saddle, Emmons Spring, Lakeside to Blacktail, and Blacktail Mountain.
Herron Park Trailhead
Located along Foy’s Canyon Road, go 6 miles west of Kalispell on Foy’s Lake Road. Pass Foy’s Lake and Herron Park will be on your right. Look for the Foy’s Community Center, the asphalt parking lot, and the flat-roofed kiosk to guide you in. There is parking at the main lot and down the road at the stables area. There are pit toilets available at both the main parking and stables areas. The Foy’s Community Center is only available by reservation through Flathead County Parks & Recreation.
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Lakeside to Blacktail Trailhead
Located on the Blacktail Road, go 5 miles west of Lakeside and find the trailhead sign on your right. Go up the dirt road for 1 mile and follow the signs to the parking area. There is a pit toilet here and limited parking in the main area. This trail is called Lakeside to Blacktail. The intersection with the FTB Trail is 3.5 miles from the TH, and the summit of Blacktail Mountain is 5.6 miles.
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Blacktail Mountain Trailhead
Drive all the way up Blacktail Road (14 miles) and turn right immediately before the sign for the ski resort. There is no car access to the trailhead from the ski resort lodge. Rather, turn right at the Blacktail Ski Area sign and drive up past the radar ball and look for a basic trailhead sign on your left.
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Emmons Spring Trailhead
Continue down Patrick Creek Road (often referred to as Emmons Creek Road or West Patrick Creek Road) for 2 miles. There is a small pull-out and a primitive spring box on the left (south) side of the road. The Emmons Spring Trail is a short scramble up the hillside where it connects to the Foy’s to Blacktail Trail after .75 miles.
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Emmons Saddle Trailhead
From Herron Park, go 2 miles south on Foy’s Canyon Road to Patrick Creek Rd. Turn right and proceed 9.3 miles up Patrick Creek Road (splits to the left after two miles to a steep incline) to where the Foy’s to Blacktail Trail crosses the road. There is an improved trailhead with a parking lot, pit toilet, and informational kiosk. From the Emmons Saddle TH, Herron Park is 11 miles to the north, and Blacktail Mountain is 4.6 miles to the south. Signage in this area was reinstalled in June 202,2 but continues to have issues with vandalism.