Spotted Tail Trailhead

This trailhead area accesses both the Pine Ridge Trail and Spotted Tail Trail. The Pine Ridge Trail and the Spotted Tail Loop Trail are non-motorized, open to mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. From this trailhead you can do the Spotted Tail Loop Trail (about 6 miles) which uses part of the Pine Ridge Trail in order to make the loop.

This section of the Pine Ridge Trail provides access to several other trails, including motorized and non-motorized. This area was burned in the 2006 Spotted Tail fire. 7 miles Spotted Tail Loop Trail is 6 miles Dispersed camping is allowed off of Forest Road 711 near the trailhead.

There is no garbage service, so please pack it in and pack it out and Leave No Trace . For additional details and maps, please call the Pine Ridge Ranger District at (308) 432-0300.