18. Halliday Fen Research Natural Area
ç DIFFICULTY 3
HABITAT: Marl fen, a highly alkaline wetland
that derives its water from limestone-based
springs.
WILDLIFE: Elk, moose, bears, wolves, and
rare plant species, including water avens and
yellow sedge.
VIEWING OPPORTUNITY: The Halliday Trail
skirts the north end of Halliday Fen approximately 2 miles from the trailhead.
ACCESS: At milepost 20.6 on Hwy 31 about
Water avens. Wiki Commons
6.5 miles north of Metaline Falls, turn east
on NF Road 180 and immediately turn left and travel 0.1 mile to the
Halliday trailhead.
19. Crowell Ridge
ç DIFFICULTY 3
HABITAT: Subalpine parkland in
the Salmo-Priest Wilderness.
WILDLIFE: Black bear, grizzly
bear, mountain caribou, elk, mule
deer, bighorn sheep.
VIEWING OPPORTUNITY: An
8-mile roundtrip along Crowell
Ridge Trail from Sullivan Lookout provides one of the best
opportunities for grizzly bear
Crowell Ridge. © Charles Gurche
viewing in the state.
ACCESS: At milepost 3 on Highway 31 south of Ione, head east on Sullivan Lake Road 13.3 miles to Highline Road NF 2212. Follow Road
2212 for 3.4 miles to the junction of NF Road 245. Turn left on Road
245 and travel approximately 7.5 miles to a gate and turnout for the
Crowell Ridge Trail 515. NF Road 245 is extremely rough: high-clearance vehicles recommended.
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