WILD & - SCENIC RIVER - ELIGIBILITY REPORT LOLO AND BITTERROOT NATIONAL FORESTS

The creek is also a stronghold for native Westslope #103 parallels the creek, providing hikers, backpackers, Cutthroat Trout, considered a sensitive species by the and equestrians the opportunity to view the area’s unique USFS. [...] As a tributary of the main stem GEOLOGY AND RECREATION: The South Fork of Fish Creek of Fish Creek, the North Fork contributes significantly to offers recreationists the opportunity to view the area’s the Clark Fork River fishery (See Fish Creek description unique geology and explore the remote Proposed Great above for more details). [...] The creek is also a stronghold for native Westslope RECREATION: The West Fork Fish Creek Trail #101 provides Cutthroat Trout, considered a sensitive species by the hikers and backpackers the opportunity to explore the USFS. [...] FISH: The West Fork of the Thompson River is home to RECREATION AND SCENERY: Accessible by a USFS road, the populations of Westslope Cutthroat Trout, considered a West Fork offers stunning views and opportunities for sensitive species by the USFS. [...] The trail FISH: Monture Creek is critical Bull Trout habitat and is offers stunning views of the Swan Mountains and is one of considered by USFS Region 1 to be a priority restoration the primary access points into the Scapegoat Wilderness watershed for the species.