We visited Ross Creek Cedar Grove on a beautiful fall afternoon. It is absolutely beautiful and well worth the drive. The scents from the woods and the sunshine streaming in between the trees is simply surreal. The trees in the grove are huge and the pathways are well kept. It is very peaceful and not to be missed if visiting the area.
We really enjoyed the Ross Creek Cedar Grove and would highly recommend that anyone in the area visit. Very beautiful area.
You don't expect to see a small rain forest in Montana but here it is. With REALLY large climax growth Cedar trees. Just a little drive off the main road, well worth it.
Following the road less traveled on the way to the Yaak river country. This was one of our original destinations for our Labor Day trip. Beautiful large cedars (ok, we're used to 18" Lodgepole pine in our neck of the woods) in a moist and shaded environment. Good information plaques about the life in a cedar forest. Path through the cedars is mostly flat and suitable for almost anyone.
This was a great side trip to an out of the way place but well worth the time spent. Well preserved old growth cedar forest with giant tress you would normally see only on the west coast. Nice interpretive trail but could use better signage.
Our kids are 4,6,&7 and they had a blast!!! We decided to let our kids play and climb around and spent almost 2 hours there--although you could do it in way less time. TOTALLY worth the trip. When you drive in though- it looks like a one lane/one way road...but it's NOT! So be careful!! Our kids are older, but you could totally take a stroller through here too!!
I never even realized that NW Montana had trees to rival the great California parks... the Ross Creek Cedars area is absolutely impressive! Lots of excellent photo opportunities... especially along the creek bed. The road is fine all summer long, I have to go back for all the photos I mssed.
I imagine they are bigger in California, but these are the biggest ones we've seen. The trail is perfect for all fitness levels. Plenty of photo ops with double and triple trunked trees. After the hike we ate lunch next to the creek and waded in the cold-water.
Huge cedars preserved and standing off the road bit but a Must See!! O have been here 4 or 5 times with out of owners and they have truly enjoyed this short nature trail and preserve!!
This is a must stop when in the area. Nice walking paths for every fitness level and absolutely stellar beauty here.