Bird Watching#Hiking#Nature Area#Picnicking#Sightseeing#Walking#Wildlife ViewingNational Forest TrailTraildbo2026-04-04T17:01:041850h.jpgBMPTake Highway 12 east from Townsend for 2 miles, turn north on Canyon Ferry Road 284 and follow it for 24 miles to the Avalanche Road 359. The trailhead is located 8 miles up the Avalanche Road.Take Highway 12 east from Townsend for 2 miles, turn north on Canyon Ferry Road 284 and follow it for 24 miles to the Avalanche Road 359. The trailhead is located 8 miles up the Avalanche Road.46.693402-111.509385TownsendHelena National ForestMT415 South Front59644The Cayuse Trail is mainly used for hunting, but it also makes a nice day hike. The trail has light use and is of moderate difficulty. Can be used all year.Length: 2.0 milesTrail Begins: Forest Road 359, Section 20Trail Ends: Junction with Needham Mountain Trail 236.2 Area Map: Helena Forest Visitor Map USGS Map1: Canyon FerryUSGS Map2: Whites CityTownship 11N; Range 2E; Section 20406-266-3425406-266-5484Townsend44901|http://www.visitmt.com|Y#11|http://www.wintermt.com|#32|http://www.lewisandclark.state.mt.us|#94|http://indiannations.visitmt.com|Cayuse TrailGOLD WESTGold WestNational Forest Trailhttp://www.fs.fed.us/r1/helena/