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16. Paper Recycled on Printed THE LEWIS & CLARK 17. thetrail.org HERITAGE GREENWAY SULPHUR SPRING TRAIL PPL Montana owns and operates the five Walk this 1.8 mile pedestrian-only R MONTANA PPL hydroelectric developments on the Missouri Riverr in E trail downstream to the spring and V the Great Falls area – Black Eagle, Rainbow, I learn the story of these mineral Cochrane, Ryan and Morony. In 1999 the Montanaa R waters that provided a cure for Power Company, former owner of the I MoronyMorony DamDam RoadRoad website trail To developments, donated a 2,415 acre conservationn Sacagawea, the Indian woman on R easement along Rainbow, Cochrane, Ryan and the Lewis and Clark Expedition of U Morony reservoirs to Montana Fish, Wildlife & 1805. O S Parks. A second donation to MFWP was a public S Free Montana PPL I GREAT FALLS trail easement through these lands to provide flowing by provided map Trail Edge River’s M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M river the recreational opportunities. The Montana Power this of printing and design the for Funding next Company also partnered with the R.K. Mellon 5. 200 Foundation to convey about 435 acres of lands at RYAN IISLANDSLAND DAY USUSEE AREA miles you. Thank 59403-0553. MT, Falls, Great 553, Box TRAILS ALONG Sulphur Spring to MFWP. 14. P.O. Trail, Edge River’s to: donation tax-deductible THE RESERVOIRS The Ryan Island Day Use Area, managed by PPL your send trail the extend and improve help To The Lewis & Clark Heritage Greenway, located on Montana, includes paved accessible paths, rest I corporation. non-profit (c)(3) 501 a is GREAT FALLS, MONTANA PPL Montana property on the north shoreline of the 15. rooms, picnic tables, interpretive panels and Inc. Trails, Recreational project. a complete or grant Missouri River, permanently protects more than 12 fantastic views of Ryan Dam and “The Great Falls of a match help can trail the to donation Your River. miles of river frontage from commercial and the Missouri”. The island is open daily from 8:00 M Missouri the along and parks the through trails of residential development while providing o AM until dark from Mother’s Day through Labor r o miles 50 than more on area Falls Great the Explore recreational access and opportunities to residents ny Day. Parking and restroom facilities are available to Re i and visitors. The greenway is cooperatively servoir 4.0 m accommodate visitors during the off season. managed by PPL Montana, MFWP, the US Forest Box Elder Creek Service and other partners. 3. COCHRANE DAM TRAIL CROSSING Ryan Dam Road 4. At 103 feet tall and 896 feet long, Cochrane DougCochrane Wicks PhotoDam 11. Dam provides an occasional connection between trails on the south and north Mayhem Trail shorelines. PPL Montana opens Cochrane Dam FISHING AND HUNTING INFO to bike and pedestrian use on designated I Saturdays and Sundays each year from May i Fishing from the shore is allowed along the m river in the City, in Giant Springs State Park, through September. For dates and times the .7 DIRECTIONS crossing will be open see trailhead information 1 13. at Black Eagle Memorial Island and along kiosks or visit www.thetrail.org. ir the reservoirs, with a current Montana o 9. 10. fishing license. Fishing from motorized or To reach the Lewis & Clark Overlook, follow v River Drive No. to Giant Springs Road and r non-motorized boats is allowed upstream of e Broadwater Bay, on Rainbow Reservoir and drive along the river to the Overlook. To s below Morony Dam. Information on fishing reach the Rainbow Trailhead, follow 15th e R 12. from motorized and non-motorized boats is Street No. to Rainbow Dam Road and drive PARKINGG available from Region 4 FWP, 4600 Giant 6 miles to the trailhead. To get to the Ryan n 1. Lewis & Clark Overlook Trailhead a Springs Road, and (406) 454-5840. and Sulphur Spring Trailheads follow 15th y 2. Rainbow Trailhead St. No. and drive 5 miles north of Great R Seasonal hunting is permitted on the Lewis Falls on US 87 to the Morony Dam Road 3. Upper Ryan Parking & Clark Heritage Greenway Conservation turnoff and follow the signs. 4. Ryan Trailhead Easement but hunters must contact FWP, 5. Sulphur Spring Trailhead 4600 Giant Springs Road, for map, regulations and information prior to hunting. 7. Swimming and boating are NOT allowed on LEGEND Cochrane, Ryan and Morony Reservoirs. Streets/Roads Paved Trails 8. Gravel Trails Thanks to local volunteers who helped build the trails. Great Falls of the Missouri Dirt Trails GREAT FALLS Expert Dirt Trails ir 3.2mi 2013 ervo ATTRACTIONS Rest Room es e R an I Trail Information hr 1. Colter Single Track Trail oc C 6. 2. Rainbow Dam/Rainbow Falls 1/2 mile 3. Crooked Falls 4. Power Pole Single Track Trail View from North Shore Trail 5. Whitmore Ravine 2. THE MAYHEM TRAILS 6. Mayhem Single Track Trail HELP TRAIL MANAGERS 4. 7. Crooked Falls Managed Natural Area The trail between Rainbow Trailhead and Welcome to Great Falls’ premier expert trail riding 8. Cochrane Dam Sulphur Spring Trailhead on the north shore experience. The Mayhem Trail offers an exciting variety 9. Ryan Dam/Great Falls of the Missouri and Lewis & Clark Overlook and Whitmore I 5. Ravine on the south shore are managed by of opportunities, especially for an expert trail user. 10. Ryan Island Day Use Area Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (406) Follow the river as you lose yourself along the mighty 454-5840. The south shore trail between 11. Ryan Stone Building Whitmore Ravine and Cochrane Dam is Missouri’s beautiful corridor. You will find trails that will managed by the City of Great Falls (406) Giant Springs Road 3. challenge your technical abilities and reward you with 12. Lost Fork Loop South Shore Trail 771-1265. The pedestrian-only Sulphur Spring Trail is managed by the USDA 2. the secrets of flow. Mayhem Trail twists and turns along 13. Box Elder Creek Forest Service (406) 727-8733. the riverside bluffs to Cochrane Dam and connects with 14. Dry Waterfall more single track trails leading to Ryan Dam, the Great 15. Morony Dam/Boat Ramp To report emergencies dial 9-1-1. Tore port 1. Falls of the Missouri and scenic Box Elder Canyon. All illegal use of motor vehicles, vandalism, 1. trail hazards or use after dark, call 1-800- I trails are multi-use for mountain bikes, hikers and trail 16. Sulphur Spring TIP-MONT or the Cascade County Sheriff runners. 17. Belt Creek confluence Department at 406-454-6848. 67th St. N.